Surfactant

PEG-15 Glyceryl Stearate

INCI: PEG-15 GLYCERYL STEARATE
CAS 32518-68-6
Poly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl), .alpha.,.alpha.',.alpha.''-1,2,3-propanetriyltris-.omega.-hydroxy-, monooctadecanoate (15 mol EO average molar ratio)
Generally Safe
This ingredient has a good safety profile based on available data.
Purpose

Function

Surfactant – Emulsifying (HLB ≈ 12, hydrophilic O/W emulsifier)
Profile

Properties

Silicone
Silicone free
Malassezia
Safe
Fungal Acne
Safe
Details

Description

Poly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl), .alpha.,.alpha.',.alpha.''-1,2,3-propanetriyltris-.omega.-hydroxy-, monooctadecanoate (15 mol EO average molar ratio)

Reference

Identifiers

CAS Number
32518-68-6
INCI
PEG-15 GLYCERYL STEARATE
Category
Surfactant
Updated
Apr 2, 2026