PEG-20 Methyl Glucose Sesquistearate
AKA “Polyethylene glycol 20 methyl glucose sesquistearate, PEG 20 methyl glucose sesquistearate
Surfactant
Ingredient Facts
Peg-20 methyl glucose sesquistearate
AKA: Polyethylene glycol 20 methyl glucose sesquistearate, PEG 20 methyl glucose sesquistearate
Surfactant · Emulsifying · EWG: 2
Plant-Derived
Cleanser
Emulsifier
Plant Oil
Clean
Poly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl), .alpha.-hydro-.omega.-hydroxy-, ether with methyl .beta.-d-glucopyranoside (4:1), octadecanoate (2:3) (20 mol EO average molar ratio)
CAS #
68389-70-8
Form
Liquid
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Functions
Emulsifying
Forces oil and water to stay mixed instead of separating into layers. The unsung hero holding your lotion together.
Surfactant Emulsifying
Moisturizing
Strengthens Barrier
Mixes oil and water
Traditional Use
A plant-derived synthetic emulsifier created by combining glucose derivatives with stearic acid and polyethylene glycol. Developed in response to consumer demand for gentler, sugar-based emulsifiers in skincare products.
Skin Types
all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
EWG
2
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Mild Irritant
Regulatory Status
USApermitted
EUrestricted
JAPANrestricted
CANADArestricted
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR