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PEG-32
PEG-32 is listed in CosIng with formula roles humectant, and solvent.
- INCI name
- PEG-32
- CAS number
- 25322-68-3
A single molecular structure has not been verified for this record.
Its role in a formula
PEG-32
- Humectantdraws moisture into the skin
- Solventdissolves other ingredients so they blend into the formula
Recorded formula roles, not a prediction of a finished product’s results.
About the sourcesAbout PEG-32: what the sources say
What is PEG-32?
Poly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl), .alpha.-hydro-.omega.-hydroxy-, (32 mol EO average molar ratio)
European Commission CosIng · ingredient identityWhat is it used for in a formula?
The source lists these formulation categories. Their meanings describe cosmetic roles, not a tested result for every product.
- humectant
- An ingredient in this category draws moisture into the skin.
- solvent
- An ingredient in this category dissolves other ingredients so they blend into the formula.
What reading is available?
- 2 cosmetic-science references
- 3 research papers
Compiled from the sources linked above. Source authors have not reviewed beautydew labs. Related reading and formulation classifications do not establish a finished product’s effectiveness, suitability, concentration or safety.
Evidence and limits for PEG-32
The listed functions explain its role in a formula. They do not establish whether a finished product will suit your skin.
No reviewed benefit claim is available here yet. Compare the complete formula, its directions, and your own skin preferences.
What a CosIng listing meansCurrently found on
Beauty reading & sources
Cosmetic ingredient reviews (2)
Ingredient function, formulation and safety background from cosmetic-science publishers. Industry affiliation is disclosed below.
- Final Report of the Cosmetic Ingredient Review Expert Panel Amended Safety Assessment of Triethylene Glycol and Polyethylene Glycols (PEGs)-4, -6, -7, -8, -9, -10, -12, -14, -16, -18, -20, -32, -33, -40, -45, -55, -60, -75, -80, -90, -100, -135, -150, -180, -200, -220, -240, -350, -400, -450, -500, -800, -2M, -5M, -7M, -9M, -14M, -20M, -23M, -25M, -45M, -65M, -90M, -115M, -160M and -180M and any PEGs ≥ 4 as used in Cosmetics
Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR)
Industry-funded cosmetic ingredient safety review; not government approval.
June 29, 2010
Final Report. Exact ingredient names checked in the report; group assessments can include read-across from related ingredients. Not a benefit claim or an independent clinical review.
- Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Polyethylene Glycols (PEGS) -6, -8, -32, -75, -150, -14M, -20M
Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR)
Industry-funded cosmetic ingredient safety review; not government approval.
JACT 12(5):429-457, 1993
Published Report. Exact ingredient names checked in the report; group assessments can include read-across from related ingredients. Not a benefit claim or an independent clinical review.
Research papers (3)
Related papers naming this ingredient or a sourced alternative name in metadata or available article text. Laboratory, clinical, oral, topical and mixed-formula studies have different scopes. These links are not reviewed benefit claims.
- Safety Evaluation of Polyethylene Glycol (PEG) Compounds for Cosmetic Use.
Toxicological research · 2015
Related cosmetic research; ingredient names checked in available article text. Mixtures, laboratory work and clinical studies have different scopes; this is not an isolated-ingredient efficacy assessment.
- A step-by-step approach for assessing acute oral toxicity without animal testing for additives of quasi-drugs and cosmetic ingredients.
Current research in toxicology · 2023
Related cosmetic research; ingredient names checked in available article text. Mixtures, laboratory work and clinical studies have different scopes; this is not an isolated-ingredient efficacy assessment.
- Safety Evaluation of Polyethylene Glycol (PEG) Compounds for Cosmetic Use
pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
Exact ingredient name or corroborated alias appears in cosmetic, skin or hair context in the retrieved page. Study routes, mixtures and preparations can differ; this reading link does not approve clinical claims.
PubMed is hosted by the U.S. National Library of Medicine. Listing there does not mean NIH authored or endorses a paper.
Cosmetic ingredient references
- PEG-32 in COSMILE Europe
Industry ingredient directory · matched to the publisher’s ingredient index.
- European Commission CosIng database
Catalog reference 78305. Database inclusion is not approval or proof of safety or effectiveness.
Where it fits in real formulas
Related ingredients, common formula neighbors, naming, and catalog context. This stays separate from evidence and personal-fit guidance.
Similar ingredients
related by documented function or concern
Hyaluronic Acid (salt form)Pulls water into the skin for immediate hydration and a plumper lookHyaluronic AcidBinds water at the skin surface and supports short-term hydration. The widely repeated claim that it holds 1,000 times its weight in water is not supported by direct measurement. A 2025 review reported about 0.7–2 grams of water per gram of polysaccharide.AHA exfoliant (gentle)Exfoliates surface scale and can make rough texture feel smootherUreaHelps dry, tight skin hold more waterHydrolyzed KeratinConditions hair and smooths a damaged, rough cuticle
Which products contain PEG-32?
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About the sources
Ingredient lists show presence and order, not concentration, pH, ingredient grade, delivery system, or finished-formula performance.
Sources & methodologyCompiled from the EU CosIng database (ref 78305) · snapshot 16 June 2026. CosIng is an informational, non-legally-binding reference. Inclusion does not mean an ingredient is approved, safe, authorized for cosmetic use, or clinically effective. An INCI list does not reveal concentration, pH, ingredient grade, delivery system, or finished-formula performance.