PEG-120 Methyl Glucose Dioleate
Avoid
Ethoxylated Thickener; Surfactant; Emulsifier
Also Known As
PEG-120 Methyl Glucose Dioleate
CAS Number
86893-19-8
What It Does
Thickens cleansing formulas and improves foam and texture.
Why Oh Daisey Rates It This Way
The finished ingredient has low reported toxicity, but ethoxylation can introduce trace ethylene oxide and 1,4-dioxane. Ethylene oxide is carcinogenic, and 1,4-dioxane is a potential carcinogenic contaminant; risk depends heavily on manufacturing and purification quality.
Evidence Level
Strong
Sources
- https://www.cir-safety.org/sites/default/files/methyl_glucose_0.pdf ; https://www.cir-safety.org/sites/default/files/megluc062013tent.pdf