Oleth-82
AKA “Oleyl Ethoxylate 82, Oleth 82, Polyethylene Glycol Monooleyl Ether”
Surfactant
Ingredient Facts
Oleth-82
AKA: Oleyl Ethoxylate 82, Oleth 82, Polyethylene Glycol Monooleyl Ether
Surfactant · Cleansing · EWG: 3
Synthetic
Cleanser
Plant Oil
Not Clean
Poly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl), .alpha.-9-(Z)-octadecenyl-.omega.-hydroxy (82 mol EO average molar ratio)
Effective at 9.03%
CAS #
9004-98-2
Form
Liquid
See origin →
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.
Removes Impurities
Cleansing Surfactant
Traditional Use
Developed in the mid-20th century as a synthetic polyethylene glycol ether derivative of oleic acid. Used in cosmetics as a surfactant and emulsifier with no significant traditional use history.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
EWG
3
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Concentration Guide
0.06%
18.0%
0%25%
Effective Range
CIR reported use: 0.1-18 | 0.3-10 | 1-4 | 0.06-10
Regulatory Agencies
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR