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PEG-14
AKA “EINECS 241-569-7, RefChem:91667, DTXCID4092544, HO-PEG13-OH”
Synthetic
Ingredient Facts
PEG-14
AKA: EINECS 241-569-7, RefChem:91667, DTXCID4092544, HO-PEG13-OH
Synthetic · Humectant · EWG: 4
Synthetic
Humectant
Solvent
Skin Conditioner
Synthetic
Clean
A gentle humectant that draws moisture into skin and helps dissolve other ingredients for smooth product texture.
Formula
C26H54O14
Mol. Weight
590.70
CAS #
25322-68-3
Form
Liquid
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Functions
Humectant
A moisture magnet. Pulls water from the air and deeper skin layers up to the surface to keep skin plump and hydrated.
Solvent
Dissolves other ingredients so they distribute evenly in the formula. Often the invisible "base" everything else is mixed into.
Humectant
A moisture magnet. Pulls water from the air and deeper skin layers up to the surface to keep skin plump and hydrated.
Moisturising
Locks In Moisture
Traditional Use
A polyethylene glycol polymer developed in the 1950s as a synthetic humectant and solubilizing agent. Used in cosmetics to improve moisture retention and texture.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Melanin-Rich Skin
Suitable
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
EWG
4
CIR
Safe w/Qualifications
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Verified Feb 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR