PEG-45 Palm Kernel Glycerides
AKA “Polyethylene Glycol 45 Palm Kernel Glycerides”
Surfactant
Ingredient Facts
Peg-45 palm kernel glycerides
AKA: Polyethylene Glycol 45 Palm Kernel Glycerides
Surfactant · Emulsifying · EWG: 2
Plant-Derived Synthetic
Cleanser
Emulsifier
Clean
Mono- and diglycerides, palm kernel oil, ethoxylated (12 mol EO average molar ratio)
CAS #
124046-52-2
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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 synthetic emulsifier combining PEG with palm kernel oil glycerides. Palm kernels have traditional uses in African and Southeast Asian skincare, but this PEGylated version was developed to create stable, water-soluble emulsifiers for modern cosmetics.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
EWG
2
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