PEG-20 Dioleate
AKA “CMP2G8S7AM, P2NHA0HO8I, 9005-07-6, 8OD7I9D4BZ, C4M16OHW5F, TOM07RFH74, U47OPR8H97, 6JR5A7273E, O05H945W9X, 2-[(9Z)-OCTADEC-9-ENOYLOXY]ETHYL (9Z)-OCTADEC-9-ENOATE”
Surfactant
Ingredient Facts
Peg-20 dioleate
AKA: CMP2G8S7AM, P2NHA0HO8I, 9005-07-6, 8OD7I9D4BZ, C4M16OHW5F, TOM07RFH74, U47OPR8H97, 6JR5A7273E, O05H945W9X, 2-[(9Z)-OCTADEC-9-ENOYLOXY]ETHYL (9Z)-OCTADEC-9-ENOATE
Surfactant · Emulsifying · EWG: 4
Synthetic
Cleanser
Emulsifier
Not Clean
Poly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl), .alpha.-(1-oxo-9-octadecenyl)-.omega.-[(1-oxo-9-octadecenyl)oxy]-, (Z,Z)- (20 mol EO average molar ratio)
Formula
C38H70O4
Mol. Weight
591.00
CAS #
9005-07-6
Form
Liquid
State
Lemon to orange oily liquid or semi-gel with a mild odor; [JECFA] Liquid; mp = 15 deg C; [Sigma-Aldrich MSDS]
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Functions
Emulsifying
Forces oil and water to stay mixed instead of separating into layers. The unsung hero holding your lotion together.
Surfactant Emulsifying
Moisturizing
Strengthens Barrier
Mixes oil and water
Traditional Use
Synthetic emulsifier created by combining polyethylene glycol with oleic acid (olive oil-derived) in the 20th century. Designed to improve emulsification and spreadability in cosmetic products.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
EWG
4
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Agencies
Verified Jun 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR