PEG-12 is graded A (Safe) by Expert·ING, based on COSING, FDA regulatory data.
PEG-12
Safety grade: A
PEG-12 is a lightweight liquid derived from petroleum that acts like a humectant, drawing moisture into the skin. It also helps dissolve and blend other ingredients together in cosmetic formulas.
PEG-12 attracts water to the skin to keep it hydrated and helps other ingredients dissolve evenly throughout the product.
Graded using: COSING, FDA.
Last verified: May 26, 2026
Other Humectant ingredients
- GLYCERIN — Grade B
- PROPYLENE GLYCOL — Grade A**
- CAPRYLYL GLYCOL — Grade A
- SORBITOL — Grade A
- LACTIC ACID — Grade B
- BUTYLENE GLYCOL — Grade A
- SODIUM HYALURONATE — Grade A
- XYLITOL — Grade A