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PEG-7
AKA “Polyethylene Glycol 7, Diethylene Glycol Monoethyl Ether”
Synthetic
Ingredient Facts
PEG-7
AKA: Polyethylene Glycol 7, Diethylene Glycol Monoethyl Ether
Synthetic · Humectant · EWG: 4
Synthetic
Humectant
Solvent
Skin Conditioner
Synthetic
Clean
A lightweight humectant that draws moisture into skin and helps dissolve other ingredients evenly throughout the formula for better product texture and performance.
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 low-molecular-weight polyethylene glycol developed in the mid-20th century as a humectant and solvent. Created as a synthetic alternative to traditional glycerin for improving product texture and hydration in cosmetics.
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
Concentration Guide
2.6%
0%4%
Reg. Limit
SCCS maximum safe concentration: 2.6%. Product type: rinse-off, non-oxidative. Source: SCCS Opinion SCCS/1507/13.
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Addendum to the Final Report on the Safety Assessment of PEGs Lanolin to Include: PEG-5,-10, -24, -25, -35, -55, -100, and -150 Lanolin; PEG-5, -10, -20, -24, -30, and -70 Hydrogenated Lanolin; PEG-75
Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR) Expert Panel
International Journal of Toxicology
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Final Report of the Safety Assessment for PEG-75 Lanolin, PEG-20 Lanolin, PEG-27 Lanolin, PEG-30 Lanolin, PEG-40 Lanolin, PEG-50 Lanolin, PEG-60 Lanolin, and PEG-85 Lanolin (Amended by report in IJT 1
Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR) Expert Panel
International Journal of Toxicology
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Final Report on the Safety Assessment of PEG-25 Propylene Glycol Stearate, PEG-75 Propylene Glycol, PEG-120 Propylene Glycol Stearate, PEG-10 Propylene Glycol, PEG-8 Propylene Glycol Cocoate, and PEG-
Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR) Expert Panel
International Journal of Toxicology
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Final Report on the Safety Assessment of PEG-7, -30, -40, -78 and -80 Glyceryl Cocoate
Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR) Expert Panel
International Journal of Toxicology
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Dimethicone PEG-7 Phosphate
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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Mango Seed Oil PEG-70 Esters
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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Methoxy PEG-7
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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Olive Oil PEG-7 Esters
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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PEG-7
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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PEG-7 Caprylic/Capric Glycerides
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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PEG-7 Cocamide
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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PEG-7 Cocoglycerides
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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PEG-7 Dimethicone
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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PEG-7 Glyceryl Cocoate
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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PEG-7 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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PEG-7 Methyl Ether
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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PEG-7 Methyl Ether Dimethicone
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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PEG-7 Oleamide
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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PEG-7 Olive Glycerides
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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PEG-7 Propylheptyl Ether
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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PEG-7 Stearate
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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PEG-7 Sunflower Glycerides
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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PEG-7 Tallow Amine
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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PEG-70 Hydrogenated Lanolin
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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PEG-70 Lanolin
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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PEG-70 Mango Glycerides
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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PEG-75
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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PEG-75 Castor Oil
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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PEG-75 Cocoa Butter Glycerides
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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PEG-75 Crambe Abyssinica Seed Oil
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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PEG-75 Dilaurate
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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PEG-75 Dioleate
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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PEG-75 Distearate
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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PEG-75 Lanolin
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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PEG-75 Lanolin Oil
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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PEG-75 Lanolin Wax
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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PEG-75 Laurate
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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PEG-75 Meadowfoam Oil
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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PEG-75 Propylene Glycol Stearate
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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PEG-75 Shea Butter Glycerides
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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PEG-75 Shorea Butter Glycerides
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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PEG-75 Sorbitan Lanolate
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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PEG-75 Sorbitan Laurate
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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PEG-75 Soy Glycerides
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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PEG-75 Stearate
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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PEG-78 Glyceryl Cocoate
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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PEG-7M
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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Dimethicone PEG-7 Phosphate
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
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Olive Oil PEG-7 Esters
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
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PEG-7 Caprylic/Capric Glycerides
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
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PEG-7 Dimethicone
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
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PEG-7 Glyceryl Cocoate
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
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PEG-7 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
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PEG-7 Propylheptyl Ether
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
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PEG-70 Mango Glycerides
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
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PEG-75
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
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PEG-75 Lanolin
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
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PEG-75 Meadowfoam Oil
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
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PEG-75 Shea Butter Glycerides
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
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PEG-75 Stearate
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
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Eco-friendly sunscreen formulation based on starches and PEG-75 lanolin increases the antioxidant capacity and the light scattering activity in the vi
Infante VHP, Lohan SB, Schanzer S, Campos PMBGM, Lademann J et al.
Journal of photochemistry and photobiology. B, Biology, 2021
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Final report on the safety assessment of PEG-25 propylene glycol stearate, PEG-75 propylene glycol stearate, PEG-120 propylene glycol stearate, PEG-10
Johnson W Jr, Cosmetic Ingredient Review Expert Panel
International journal of toxicology, 2001
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Final report on the safety assessment of PEG-25 propylene glycol stearate, PEG-75 propylene glycol stearate, PEG-120 propylene glycol stearate, PEG-10
Johnson W Jr, Cosmetic Ingredient Review Expert Panel
International journal of toxicology, 2001
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Final report on the safety assessment of PEG-25 propylene glycol stearate, PEG-75 propylene glycol stearate, PEG-120 propylene glycol stearate, PEG-10
Johnson W Jr, Cosmetic Ingredient Review Expert Panel
International journal of toxicology, 2001
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Final report on the safety assessment of PEG-25 propylene glycol stearate, PEG-75 propylene glycol stearate, PEG-120 propylene glycol stearate, PEG-10
Johnson W Jr, Cosmetic Ingredient Review Expert Panel
International journal of toxicology, 2001
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Final report on the safety assessment of PEG-25 propylene glycol stearate, PEG-75 propylene glycol stearate, PEG-120 propylene glycol stearate, PEG-10
Johnson W Jr, Cosmetic Ingredient Review Expert Panel
International journal of toxicology, 2001
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Final report on the safety assessment of PEG-25 propylene glycol stearate, PEG-75 propylene glycol stearate, PEG-120 propylene glycol stearate, PEG-10
Johnson W Jr, Cosmetic Ingredient Review Expert Panel
International journal of toxicology, 2001
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Final report on the safety assessment of PEG-25 propylene glycol stearate, PEG-75 propylene glycol stearate, PEG-120 propylene glycol stearate, PEG-10
Johnson W Jr, Cosmetic Ingredient Review Expert Panel
International journal of toxicology, 2001
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Final report on the safety assessment of PEG-25 propylene glycol stearate, PEG-75 propylene glycol stearate, PEG-120 propylene glycol stearate, PEG-10
Johnson W Jr, Cosmetic Ingredient Review Expert Panel
International journal of toxicology, 2001
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Final report on the safety assessment of PEG-25 propylene glycol stearate, PEG-75 propylene glycol stearate, PEG-120 propylene glycol stearate, PEG-10
Johnson W Jr, Cosmetic Ingredient Review Expert Panel
International journal of toxicology, 2001
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Final report on the safety assessment of PEG-25 propylene glycol stearate, PEG-75 propylene glycol stearate, PEG-120 propylene glycol stearate, PEG-10
Johnson W Jr, Cosmetic Ingredient Review Expert Panel
International journal of toxicology, 2001
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Final report on the safety assessment of PEG-25 propylene glycol stearate, PEG-75 propylene glycol stearate, PEG-120 propylene glycol stearate, PEG-10
Johnson W Jr, Cosmetic Ingredient Review Expert Panel
International journal of toxicology, 2001
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Final report on the safety assessment of PEG-25 propylene glycol stearate, PEG-75 propylene glycol stearate, PEG-120 propylene glycol stearate, PEG-10
Johnson W Jr, Cosmetic Ingredient Review Expert Panel
International journal of toxicology, 2001
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Final report on the safety assessment of PEG-25 propylene glycol stearate, PEG-75 propylene glycol stearate, PEG-120 propylene glycol stearate, PEG-10
Johnson W Jr, Cosmetic Ingredient Review Expert Panel
International journal of toxicology, 2001
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Final report on the safety assessment of PEG-25 propylene glycol stearate, PEG-75 propylene glycol stearate, PEG-120 propylene glycol stearate, PEG-10
Johnson W Jr, Cosmetic Ingredient Review Expert Panel
International journal of toxicology, 2001
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Final report on the safety assessment of PEG-25 propylene glycol stearate, PEG-75 propylene glycol stearate, PEG-120 propylene glycol stearate, PEG-10
Johnson W Jr, Cosmetic Ingredient Review Expert Panel
International journal of toxicology, 2001
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Final report on the safety assessment of PEG-25 propylene glycol stearate, PEG-75 propylene glycol stearate, PEG-120 propylene glycol stearate, PEG-10
Johnson W Jr, Cosmetic Ingredient Review Expert Panel
International journal of toxicology, 2001
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Permeation Enhancer in Microemulsions and Microemulsion-Based Gels: A Comparison of Diethylene Glycol Monoethyl Ether and Oleyl Alcohol.
Pandey S, Baki G
Gels (Basel, Switzerland), 2025
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Verified Feb 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR