Humectant

PEG-8

CAS 25322-68-3 EC 225-856-4
Poly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl), .alpha.-hydro-.omega.-hydroxy- (9000 mol EO average molar ratio)
Generally Safe
This ingredient has a good safety profile based on available data.
Purpose

Function

Humectant, solvent, skin conditioning agent, viscosity decreasing agent
Profile

Properties

Silicone
Silicone free
Malassezia
Safe
Fungal Acne
Safe
Details

Description

Poly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl), .alpha.-hydro-.omega.-hydroxy- (9000 mol EO average molar ratio)

Reference

Identifiers

CAS Number
25322-68-3
EC Number
225-856-4
INCI
PEG-8
Category
Humectant
Updated
Apr 2, 2026