PEG-42 Babassu Glycerides

AKA “PEG 42 babassu glycerides, polyethylene glycol babassu glycerides”

Surfactant

Ingredient Facts

Peg-42 babassu glycerides

AKA: PEG 42 babassu glycerides, Polyethylene glycol babassu glycerides

Surfactant · Emulsifying · EWG: 4

Synthetic

Cleanser

Emulsifier

Not Clean

Mono- and diglycerides, babassu oil, ethoxylated (42 mol EO average molar ratio)

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.

Emulsifier

Mixes Oil & Water

Traditional Use

A modern synthetic derivative combining polyethylene glycol with babassu oil (traditionally used by indigenous peoples of the Amazon for skin and hair conditioning). The PEG modification was developed in the late 20th century to improve solubility and stability.