PEG-20 Oleamine
AKA “26635-93-8, 2-[2-hydroxyethoxy-[(Z)-octadec-9-enyl]amino]oxyethanol, SCHEMBL28415953, JNHVXLWUCMXUNL-KTKRTIGZSA-N”
Surfactant
Ingredient Facts
Peg-20 oleamine
AKA: 26635-93-8, 2-[2-hydroxyethoxy-[(Z)-octadec-9-enyl]amino]oxyethanol, SCHEMBL28415953, JNHVXLWUCMXUNL-KTKRTIGZSA-N
Surfactant · Antistatic · EWG: 4
Synthetic
Cleanser
Emulsifier
Plant Oil
Not Clean
Poly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl),.alpha.,.alpha'.-[2,2'-(octadec-9-enylimino)bisethyl].omega.-hydroxy- (20 mol EO average molar ratio)
Formula
C22H45NO4
Mol. Weight
387.60
CAS #
26635-93-8
Form
Liquid
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Functions
Antistatic
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
Reduces flyaways
Mixes oil and water
Traditional Use
Oleic acid is derived from olive oil, which has been used in Mediterranean skincare for over 3,000 years. The PEG-20 oleamine version is a modern synthetic derivative developed to create a water-soluble conditioning agent based on oleic acid's historical emollient properties.
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