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PEG-20 GLYCERYL TRIOLEATE

CAS 68958-64-5
71

Safety score · 0–100

Fine

Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.

A higher-PEG glyceryl trioleate with 20 EO units — a strong emulsifier and rich emollient for heavy-duty conditioning products.

PEG-20 Glyceryl Trioleate is the polyethylene glycol (20 EO) ester of glyceryl trioleate. With 20 ethylene oxide units, it has significant water solubility while retaining the rich oleic acid-based conditioning from the three oleate chains. It functions as an emulsifying agent and skin-conditioning agent. At this chain length, the same considerations about PEG ethoxylation byproducts apply as with other PEG-20+ esters. The glyceryl trioleate base provides excellent emolliency and skin-nourishing properties. Used in body butters, rich creams, and intensive moisturizers.

Skin benefits

  • Rich conditioning and emolliency
  • Strong emulsification
  • Smooths and softens skin

References

EU

EU CosIng database

European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry: regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.

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PEG-20 GLYCERYL COCOATE
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 72
PEG-20 GLYCERYL DIISOSTEARATE
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 81
PEG-20 GLYCERYL ISOSTEARATE
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 68
PEG-20 GLYCERYL LAURATE
Emulsifier
 80
PEG-20 GLYCERYL OLEATE
Other
 65
PEG-20 GLYCERYL RICINOLEATE
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