PEG-3 Oleamide

PEG-3 Oleamide

AKA “26027-37-2, UNII-T8GTI4F10C, UNII-4NB73D88QV, 1R82R14626, UNII-1R82R14626, RefChem:170681, PEG-3 OLEAMIDE [INCI], POE OLEIC AMIDE, (Z)-N-[2-[2-(2-hydroxyethoxy)ethoxy]ethyl]octadec-9-enamide”

Surfactant

Ingredient Facts

Peg-3 oleamide

AKA: 26027-37-2, UNII-T8GTI4F10C, UNII-4NB73D88QV, 1R82R14626, UNII-1R82R14626, RefChem:170681, PEG-3 OLEAMIDE [INCI], POE OLEIC AMIDE, (Z)-N-[2-[2-(2-hydroxyethoxy)ethoxy]ethyl]octadec-9-enamide

Surfactant · Cleansing · EWG: 4

Synthetic

Cleanser

Emulsifier

Not Clean

Poly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl), .alpha.-[2-[(1-oxo-9-octadecenyl)amino]ethyl]-.omega.-hydroxy- (3 mol EO average molar ratio)

Formula

C24H47NO4

Mol. Weight

413.60

CAS #

26027-37-2

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Functions

Cleansing

Makes oil and water mix so dirt, makeup, and sunscreen can actually be washed away. The reason your face wash foams.

Emulsifying

Forces oil and water to stay mixed instead of separating into layers. The unsung hero holding your lotion together.

Cleansing Surfactant

Emulsifier

Removes Impurities

Mixes Oil & Water

Traditional Use

A synthetic ester combining polyethylene glycol with oleic acid (olive oil-derived). Created as an emulsifier and conditioning agent in modern skincare formulations.