PEG-150

PEG-150 molecular structurePubChem

adults • Skin contact product

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Is this safe for adults to use Peg 150?

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YES - Generally Safe
Danger Score: 2 (Lower is safer)
Quick Answer: Peg 150 is generally considered safe for adults when used in topical products. Adults generally have higher tolerance.

ℹ️General Overview

For adults: PEG-150 is commonly used in creams and lotions as a thickener. On normal, unbroken skin it is usually low risk, but there are important cautions about how it is made and where it is used.

✅What to Do

Use products that list ingredients and come from brands that test for impurities. Don’t put PEG-150 products on cuts, sunburns, or other broken skin. If you have sensitive skin, do a small patch test first. If you’re unsure, choose products that state they screen for contaminants like ethylene oxide and 1,4-dioxane.

⚠️Warnings

Avoid using on injured or damaged skin (source: Cosmetic Ingredient Review). Be aware of contamination concerns, including ethylene oxide and 1,4-dioxane — these impurities are the main reason to avoid products that don’t disclose testing (source: Environment Canada and industry safety summaries). Also note some manufacturers or certification programs restrict or exclude this ingredient unless impurity testing is provided.

Confidence: MEDIUM

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Safety Risk Labels

This ingredient has the following documented risks:

Banned: The ingredient record shows high-level use restrictions from the Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR). CIR guidance says this ingredient is restricted in cosmetics and should not be used on injured or damaged skin, so it is treated as restricted/heavily limited in some product uses.
Cancer: The ingredient record lists contamination concerns with ethylene oxide and 1,4-dioxane. Those contaminants are recognized hazards and are the reason this ingredient carries a contamination warning in the ingredient data.
Organ Risk: Environment Canada information in the ingredient record classifies this substance as expected to be toxic or harmful to non-reproductive organs and gives it a medium human-health priority, indicating risk to organs with repeated or high exposure.
Irritant: CIR notes in the ingredient record that the ingredient is not safe for use on injured or damaged skin. That warning means it can cause harm or irritation to broken or sensitive skin.

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Alternative Names for PEG-150

This ingredient may also be listed as:

peg 150peg-15027283-EP2308877A127283-EP2292612A2RESIDUAL SOLVENT CLASS 2 - ETHYLENE GLYCOL, UNITED STATES PHARMACOPEIA (USP) REFERENCE STANDARD27283-EP2311833A127283-EP2314575A127283-EP2311832A127283-EP2287162A127283-EP2308562A227283-EP2311834A127283-EP2308510A1

Always check ingredient labels carefully, as ingredients may be listed under different names.

Products Containing PEG-150

This ingredient is found in the following products:

This list shows products that contain PEG-150 or its alternative names.

Common Questions About PEG-150

Is this safe for adults to use PEG-150?

Yes, PEG-150 is generally considered safe for adults based on current research.

What are the banned risks of PEG-150 for adults?

Banned or heavily restricted in one or more countries.

What are the cancer risks of PEG-150 for adults?

Connected to cancer risk with long-term or repeated exposure.

What are the organ risk risks of PEG-150 for adults?

May harm organs like liver, kidneys, or lungs with repeated use.

What are the irritant risks of PEG-150 for adults?

Can cause skin redness, itchiness, or rashes—especially on sensitive baby skin.

What products contain PEG-150?

PEG-150 is commonly found in skincare products, cosmetics, and topical applications. Always check ingredient labels before use.

When can adults using products with PEG-150?

The appropriate age depends on the specific ingredient properties and concentration. This analysis is for adults. Use the age selector above to check other ages.

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