Humectant

Glycereth-18

INCI: GLYCERETH-18
CAS 31694-55-0 (generic)
Glycereth-18 is a polyethylene glycol ether of glycerin containing an average of 18 moles of ethylene oxide
Generally Safe
This ingredient has a good safety profile based on available data.
Purpose

Function

Skin-conditioning agent (humectant)
Profile

Properties

Silicone
Silicone free
Malassezia
Safe
Fungal Acne
Safe
Details

Description

Glycereth-18 is a polyethylene glycol ether of glycerin containing an average of 18 moles of ethylene oxide

Reference

Identifiers

CAS Number
31694-55-0 (generic)
INCI
GLYCERETH-18
Category
Humectant
Updated
Apr 2, 2026