PEG-30 Oleamine
AKA “26635-93-8, 2-[2-hydroxyethoxy-[(Z)-octadec-9-enyl]amino]oxyethanol, SCHEMBL28415953, JNHVXLWUCMXUNL-KTKRTIGZSA-N”
Surfactant
Ingredient Facts
Peg-30 oleamine
AKA: 26635-93-8, 2-[2-hydroxyethoxy-[(Z)-octadec-9-enyl]amino]oxyethanol, SCHEMBL28415953, JNHVXLWUCMXUNL-KTKRTIGZSA-N
Surfactant · Cleansing · EWG: 4
Synthetic
Cleanser
Emulsifier
Not Clean
Poly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl),.alpha.,.alpha'.-[2,2'-(octadec-9-enylimino)bisethyl].omega.-hydroxy- (30 mol EO average molar ratio)
Formula
C22H45NO4
Mol. Weight
387.60
CAS #
26635-93-8
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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
Antioxidant Protection
Locks In Moisture
Reduces Inflammation
Removes Impurities
Mixes Oil & Water
Traditional Use
A synthetic surfactant and emulsifier developed in the mid-20th century from oleic acid (a natural fatty acid found in plant oils) combined with polyethylene glycol to improve solubility and conditioning properties in cosmetics.
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