No Image Available
Oleth-50
AKA “Oleyl Ethoxylate 50, Oleth 50, Polyethylene Glycol Monooleyl Ether”
Synthetic
vote to see if the hive agrees
Ingredient Facts
Oleth-50
AKA: Oleyl Ethoxylate 50, Oleth 50, Polyethylene Glycol Monooleyl Ether
Synthetic · Cleansing | Surfactant - Cleansing · EWG: 3
Plant-Derived
Cleanser
Synthetic
Not Clean
A gentle plant-derived cleanser that removes dirt and oil while keeping skin soft and balanced.
CAS #
9004-98-2
Form
Liquid
Plant-Derived
Synthetic. Derived from oleyl alcohol and ethylene oxide, both petroleum-derived chemical compounds. Synthesized through ethoxylation, where ethylene oxide chains are attached to oleyl alcohol molecules.
Function
Cleansing | Surfactant - Cleansing
Benefits
Removes Impurities
Cleansing Surfactant
Traditional Use
Synthetic surfactant and emulsifier developed in the mid-20th century by ethoxylating oleyl alcohol. These polyethylene glycol derivatives were created to provide stable emulsification and solubilization properties in cosmetics and pharmaceuticals.
Skin Types
all-skin-types
Best For
Target
General
Melanin-Rich Skin
Suitable
Pregnancy Safe
Yes
EWG Score3
CIR Safety Findings
medical-approval, all-shades-safe, Not a Sensitizer
Concentration Guide
Industry reports use up to 18.0% across all product types. Source: CIR Safety Assessment (CIR Seq 581).
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Verified Feb 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR