PEG-40 Olive Glycerides
AKA “Polyethylene Glycol 40 Olive Glycerides”
Surfactant
Ingredient Facts
Peg-40 olive glycerides
AKA: Polyethylene Glycol 40 Olive Glycerides
Surfactant · Emulsifying · EWG: 4
Synthetic
Cleanser
Emulsifier
Plant Oil
Not Clean
Glycerides, olive oil (Olea europea) mono- and di-, ethoxylated (40 mol EO average molar ratio)
CAS #
103819-46-1
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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.
Emulsifier
Antioxidant Protection
Wound Healing
Mixes Oil & Water
Traditional Use
A modern derivative of olive oil, which has been used in Mediterranean skincare for over 3,000 years. Chemically modified with polyethylene glycol and glycerin in the late 20th century to create a water-soluble emulsifier.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
EWG
4
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Agencies
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR