Laneth-15
AKA “PEG-15 Lanolin, Polyethylene glycol 15 lanolin ether
Surfactant
Ingredient Facts
Laneth-15
AKA: PEG-15 Lanolin, Polyethylene glycol 15 lanolin ether
Surfactant · Cleansing · EWG: 2
Synthetic
Cleanser
Emulsifier
Barrier Lipid
Clean
Alcohols, lanolin, ethoxylated
Effective at 5.04%
CAS #
61791-20-6, 84650-19-1
Form
Liquid
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Functions
Cleansing
Makes oil and water mix so dirt, makeup, and sunscreen can actually be washed away. The reason your face wash foams.
Emulsifying
Forces oil and water to stay mixed instead of separating into layers. The unsung hero holding your lotion together.
Viscosity Controlling
Cleansing Surfactant
Emulsifier
Controls Viscosity
Lifts away dirt and oil
Mixes oil and water
Controls product thickness
Traditional Use
A synthetic ethoxylated lanolin surfactant developed in the mid-20th century for cosmetic emulsification. Part of a series of lanolin derivatives with varying ethylene oxide chains designed for different formulation needs.
Skin Types
all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Allergen Warning
⚠️ Lanolin (Wool)
EWG
2
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