PEG-6 Methyl Ether
AKA “17-Hexaoxanonadecan-19-ol, 18-Hexaoxanonadecan-1-ol, RefChem:1066053, DTXCID2036906, Hexaethylene glycol monomethyl ether, m-PEG6-alcohol, mPEG6-OH”
Synthetic
Ingredient Facts
Peg-6 methyl ether
AKA: 17-Hexaoxanonadecan-19-ol, 18-Hexaoxanonadecan-1-ol, RefChem:1066053, DTXCID2036906, Hexaethylene glycol monomethyl ether, M-PEG6-alcohol, MPEG6-OH
Synthetic · Humectant · EWG: 4
Synthetic
Humectant
Solvent
Synthetic
Clean
A gentle solvent that helps blend and dissolve other ingredients together, ensuring your formula has a smooth, even texture.
Formula
C13H28O7
Mol. Weight
296.36
CAS #
9004-74-4
Form
Liquid
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Functions
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.
Moisturizing
Locks in moisture to keep skin soft and supple throughout the day
Strengthens Barrier
Dissolves other ingredients
Traditional Use
A synthetic ether developed in the 20th century for use as a humectant and solvent in cosmetics. Created to provide hydration and improve product stability in modern formulations without a traditional botanical equivalent.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Melanin-Rich Skin
Suitable
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
EWG
4
CIR
Safe
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Agencies
Verified Feb 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR