PEG-45 PALM KERNEL GLYCERIDES

What Is PEG-45 PALM KERNEL GLYCERIDES?

PEG-45 palm kernel glycerides are PEG-modified glycerides from palm kernel oil. With 45 PEG units, the ingredient has high water solubility and functions as a solubilizer and surfactant for rinse-off products. Palm kernel oil provides lauric acid-rich glycerides that contribute foaming and cleansing properties. Commonly used in facial cleansers, body washes, and shampoo formulations.

Key Skin Benefits

• + 温和清洁 — 作为非离子表面活性剂，帮助去除皮肤表面油脂和污垢 (Mild cleansing as a non-ionic surfactant to remove surface oils and impurities)
• + 稳定泡沫 — 有助于形成细腻、稳定的泡沫 (Helps produce fine, stable foam)

Pros

• + 非离子型 — 与大多数化妆品成分兼容性好 (Non-ionic — good compatibility with most cosmetic ingredients)
• + 温和 — 通常皮肤刺激性低 (Generally mild with low skin irritation potential)
• + 多用途 — 可用于多种产品类型（驻留型和洗去型）(Versatile — suitable for leave-on and rinse-off products)

Cons

• − 合成成分 — PEG化过程涉及石化衍生物 (Synthetic — PEG manufacturing involves petrochemical derivatives)
• − 可能含微量1,4-二噁烷 — 需通过纯化工艺去除 (May contain trace 1,4-dioxane — requires purification to remove)
• − 非活性成分 — 仅作为配方助剂，无直接护肤功效 (Non-active — functions only as a formulation aid, no direct skincare benefit)

Specifications

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Typical Usage % by Product Type

References

1. CIR — Safety Assessment of PEG ingredients. PEGs considered safe as used in cosmetics.
2. EWG Skin Deep — PEG compound hazard database
3. EU CosIng Database — Listed as cosmetic ingredient