Hydrogenated Laneth-5
AKA “Hydrogenated Lanolin Polyethylene Glycol Ether
Surfactant
Ingredient Facts
Hydrogenated laneth-5
AKA: Hydrogenated Lanolin Polyethylene Glycol Ether
Surfactant · Bulking · EWG: 4
Synthetic
Cleanser
Emulsifier
Skin Conditioner
Not Clean
Lanolin alcohols, hydrogenated, ethoxylated (5 mol EO average molar ratio)
Effective at 5.04%
CAS #
9002-92-0; 68439-50-9; 5274-68-0; 9004-95-9; 9005-00-9; 4536-30-5; 3055-93-4; 3055-94-5; 3055-95-6
Form
Liquid
See origin →
Functions
Bulking
Skin Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Emulsifying
Forces oil and water to stay mixed instead of separating into layers. The unsung hero holding your lotion together.
Locks in moisture
Traditional Use
Lanolin derives from wool grease and has been used as an emollient in skincare since ancient times. Hydrogenated laneth compounds were developed in the 20th century as modified lanolin derivatives designed to function as emulsifiers and conditioning agents with improved stability.
Skin Types
all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Allergen Warning
⚠️ Lanolin (Wool)
EWG
4
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Concentration Guide
0.08%
10.0%
0%14%
Effective Range
CIR reported use: 3-8 | 0.3-4 | 0.1-10 | 0.08-2
Regulatory Status
USApermitted
EUrestricted
JAPANrestricted
CANADArestricted
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR