PEG-3 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-3 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)- (3 mol EO average molar ratio)
Formula
C38H70O4
Mol. Weight
591.00
CAS #
9005-07-6
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.
Emulsifier
Mixes Oil & Water
Traditional Use
A synthetic polyethylene glycol ester created as a surfactant and emollient in mid-20th century cosmetic chemistry. Formulated to improve the spreadability and stability of oil-based ingredients in water-based 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