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PEG-23 GLYCERYL LAURATE

CAS 59070-56-3
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Safety score · 0–100

Good

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

A PEG glyceride based on lauric acid with 23 ethylene oxide units, primarily used in formulations requiring high water solubility.

PEG-23 Glyceryl Laurate (CAS 59070-56-3) is a high-EO glyceride ester of lauric acid. The long polyethylene glycol chain (23 EO) makes it highly water-soluble, suitable for formulations needing clear aqueous solutions. EU regulation permits this ingredient with standard purity requirements. Residual ethylene oxide and 1,4-dioxane must remain below regulated thresholds. Not listed in EU Annex II or III.

Skin benefits

  • Excellent solubilising properties for clear formulations
  • Emollient and skin conditioning effects
  • Can act as a co-surfactant in cleansing products

Known concerns

  • Manufacturing impurity concerns standard for PEG compounds
  • Highly water-soluble but may affect formulation viscosity

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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PEG-23 GLYCERYL DISTEARATE
Emulsifier

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