PEG Compounds
Polyethylene Glycol
Emulsifiers and thickeners. Generally low risk themselves, but can carry trace 1,4-dioxane contamination depending on manufacturing.
Safe amount 1 studies cited
Look for suppliers who vacuum-strip for 1,4-dioxane; most major brands do
Technical data
Dose-response breakdown and source citations behind the rating above.
Safety by concentration
Standard cosmetic use, properly refinedUse with care
Cited sources
Occurrence of 1,4-dioxane in cosmetic raw materials and finished cosmetic products
Black et al., Journal of AOAC International · 2001
Products containing PEG Compounds
None of our current picks contain this ingredient.
Frequently asked questions
Is PEG Compounds safe?
Emulsifiers and thickeners. Generally low risk themselves, but can carry trace 1,4-dioxane contamination depending on manufacturing. Look for suppliers who vacuum-strip for 1,4-dioxane; most major brands do