PEG-60 Corn Glycerides

PEG-60 Corn Glycerides

AKA “Polyethylene glycol 60 corn glycerides”

Synthetic

Ingredient Facts

Peg-60 corn glycerides

AKA: Polyethylene glycol 60 corn glycerides

Synthetic · Cleansing · EWG: 4

Plant-Derived Synthetic

Cleanser

Emulsifier

Synthetic

Not Clean

Mono- and diglycerides, corn (Zea mays) oil, ethoxylated (60 mol EO average molar ratio) Science: Process: Ethoxylation | Functions: Surfactant - Cleansing, Surfactant - Emulsifying Safety Ratings: CIR: Safe as used

CAS #

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Form

Liquid

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Functions

Cleansing

Makes oil and water mix so dirt, makeup, and sunscreen can actually be washed away. The reason your face wash foams.

Emulsifying

Forces oil and water to stay mixed instead of separating into layers. The unsung hero holding your lotion together.

Cleansing Surfactant

Emulsifier

Removes Impurities

Mixes Oil & Water

Traditional Use

Synthetic emulsifier created in the mid-20th century by PEG modification of corn oil derivatives. Developed to provide improved texture and stability in cosmetic formulations.