PEG-80 is graded A (Safe) by Expert·ING, based on COSING, FDA regulatory data.

PEG-80

PEG-80 Sorbitan Oleate

Safety grade: A

PEG-80 is a man-made ingredient created by combining polyethylene glycol with sorbitan oleate. It acts like a helper ingredient that keeps different substances in a product mixed together and maintains moisture.

This ingredient helps bind different components of a cosmetic product together, attracts and retains moisture in the skin, and dissolves other ingredients to create a uniform, stable formula.

Graded using: COSING, FDA.

Last verified: May 26, 2026