Common Name(s): Peg-6 beeswax,peg-6 beeswax fatty acids ester,polyethylene glycol-6 beeswax fatty acids ester

DESCRIPTION

What It Does: Helps oil and water blend together in creams and lotions while conditioning and moisturizing skin.

Why It's Used: Selected for hlb ~7–9 o/w emulsification and skin conditioning; the beeswax fatty acids chain provides natural affinity with skin lipids.

How It Works: 6 eo units give hlb ~7–9; beeswax fatty acids tail provides oil-phase anchoring and skin conditioning; nonionic character enables broad ph compatibility and electrolyte tolerance.

Typically Found In: O/w emulsions,creams,lotions,skin conditioning products

TECHNICAL DETAILS

Primary Category: Functional ingredient – emulsifier

Secondary Functions: Skin conditioning,surfactant,moisturizing

Application Areas:

Typical Concentration Range: 0.5%–5%

SOURCING & ETHICS

Vegan Status: No - animal-derived

Halal Status: Conditional - bee-derived; widely held permissible, confirm certifier stance

Source Notes: Beeswax from honeybees; eo from petrochemical. [audit 2026-07-29 rev2: bee-derived; permissibility widely accepted but fatwa varies by jurisdiction. determination requires shariah-panel sign-off.]

SKIN COMPATIBILITY

Irritancy Rating: 1/5 – very low

Comedogenicity Rating: 1/5 – low

Sensitivity Concerns: Generally well tolerated. peg-based; trace 1,4-dioxane concern for certified organic use.

Safe for Sensitive Skin: Yes

SAFETY & COMPATIBILITY

Safety Profile: Good safety profile. ewg score: 1–2.

Works Well With: Emollients,humectants,fatty alcohols,other peg emulsifiers

Avoid Combining With: No significant incompatibilities

SCIENTIFIC NOTE

Peg-6 esters of beeswax fatty acids provide hlb ~7–9, appropriate for o/w emulsification and/or solubilization depending on oil phase. ethoxylated beeswax peg-6; hlb ~7-9; provides wax-like emolliency with emulsification.

Last Verified: 2026-03-27

Primary Sources: Cosing database,inci dictionary,specialchem formulations