PEG-60 Corn Glycerides
AKA “Polyethylene glycol 60 corn glycerides”
Surfactant
Ingredient Facts
Peg-60 corn glycerides
AKA: Polyethylene glycol 60 corn glycerides
Surfactant · Cleansing · EWG: 4
Synthetic
Cleanser
Emulsifier
Not Clean
Mono- and diglycerides, corn (Zea mays) oil, ethoxylated (60 mol EO average molar ratio)
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.
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