Laneth-75
AKA “PEG-75 Lanolin, Polyethylene glycol 75 lanolin ether
Synthetic
Ingredient Facts
Laneth-75
AKA: PEG-75 Lanolin, Polyethylene glycol 75 lanolin ether
Synthetic · Cleansing · EWG: 4
Synthetic
Cleanser
Emulsifier
Barrier Lipid
Synthetic
Clean
Gently removes dirt and oil while helping blend water and oil-based ingredients together for a smooth, unified formula.
Effective at 5.04%
CAS #
61791-20-6
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.
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.
Removes Impurities
Cleansing Surfactant
Emulsifier
Mixes Oil & Water
Traditional Use
A heavily ethoxylated synthetic lanolin surfactant developed in the mid-20th century. The 75 ethylene oxide units provide maximum hydrophilicity for specialized cosmetic formulation applications.
Skin Types
all-skin-types
Best For
General
Melanin-Rich Skin
Suitable
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Allergen Warning
⚠️ Lanolin (Wool)
EWG
4
CIR
Safe w/Qualifications
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not an Irritant
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
Final Report of the Safety Assessment for PEG-75 Lanolin, PEG-20 Lanolin, PEG-27 Lanolin, PEG-30 Lanolin, PEG-40 Lanolin, PEG-50 Lanolin, PEG-60 Lanolin, and PEG-85 Lanolin (Amended by report in IJT 1
Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR) Expert Panel
International Journal of Toxicology
Laneth-75
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
PEG-75 Lanolin
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
PEG-75 Lanolin Oil
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
PEG-75 Lanolin Wax
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
PEG-75 Lanolin
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
Eco-friendly sunscreen formulation based on starches and PEG-75 lanolin increases the antioxidant capacity and the light scattering activity in the vi
Infante VHP, Lohan SB, Schanzer S, Campos PMBGM, Lademann J et al.
Journal of photochemistry and photobiology. B, Biology, 2021
Verified Feb 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR
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