PEG-5 Lauramide
AKA “PEG-3 Lauramide, 26635-75-6, Dodecanamide, N-[2-(2-hydroxyethoxy)ethyl]-, N-(2-(2-hydroxyethoxy)ethyl)-, DTXSID4074356, Poly(oxy-1, 2-ethanediyl), alpha-(2-((1-oxododecyl)amino)ethyl)-omega-hydroxy-, alpha-[2-[(1-oxododecyl)amino]ethyl]-omega-hydroxy-, Lauric monoethanolamide, ethoxylate, RefChem:858968, DTXCID1036206”
Surfactant
Ingredient Facts
Peg-5 lauramide
AKA: PEG-3 Lauramide, 26635-75-6, Dodecanamide, N-[2-(2-hydroxyethoxy)ethyl]-, N-(2-(2-hydroxyethoxy)ethyl)-, DTXSID4074356, Poly(oxy-1, 2-ethanediyl), Alpha-(2-((1-oxododecyl)amino)ethyl)-omega-hydroxy-, Alpha-[2-[(1-oxododecyl)amino]ethyl]-omega-hydroxy-, Lauric monoethanolamide, Ethoxylate, RefChem:858968, DTXCID1036206
Surfactant · Emulsifying · EWG: 4
Synthetic
Cleanser
Emulsifier
Plant Oil
Not Clean
Poly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl), .alpha.-[2-[(1-oxododecyl)amino]ethyl]-.omega.-hydroxy- (5 mol EO average molar ratio)
Formula
C16H33NO3
Mol. Weight
287.44
CAS #
26635-75-6
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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
Fights Bacteria
Locks In Moisture
Wound Healing
Mixes Oil & Water
Traditional Use
A synthetic surfactant developed in the 20th century from lauric acid (traditionally sourced from coconut oil) and polyethylene glycol. Created to provide mild cleansing and emulsifying 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
Concentration Guide
Dermal absorption: 100%. Source: CIR Safety Assessment (CIR Seq 772).
Regulatory Agencies
Safety Assessment of Glycerin Ethoxylates as Used in Cosmetics.
Akinsulie A, Raj PS, Bergfeld WF, Belsito DV, Cohen DE et al.
International journal of toxicology, 2025
Safety Assessment of Glycerin Ethoxylates as Used in Cosmetics.
Akinsulie A, Raj PS, Bergfeld WF, Belsito DV, Cohen DE et al.
International journal of toxicology, 2025
Safety Assessment of Glycerin Ethoxylates as Used in Cosmetics.
Akinsulie A, Raj PS, Bergfeld WF, Belsito DV, Cohen DE et al.
International journal of toxicology, 2025
Safety Assessment of Glycerin Ethoxylates as Used in Cosmetics.
Akinsulie A, Raj PS, Bergfeld WF, Belsito DV, Cohen DE et al.
International journal of toxicology, 2025
Safety Assessment of Glycerin Ethoxylates as Used in Cosmetics.
Akinsulie A, Raj PS, Bergfeld WF, Belsito DV, Cohen DE et al.
International journal of toxicology, 2025
Safety Assessment of Glycerin Ethoxylates as Used in Cosmetics.
Akinsulie A, Raj PS, Bergfeld WF, Belsito DV, Cohen DE et al.
International journal of toxicology, 2025
Safety Assessment of Glycerin Ethoxylates as Used in Cosmetics.
Akinsulie A, Raj PS, Bergfeld WF, Belsito DV, Cohen DE et al.
International journal of toxicology, 2025
Safety Assessment of Glycerin Ethoxylates as Used in Cosmetics.
Akinsulie A, Raj PS, Bergfeld WF, Belsito DV, Cohen DE et al.
International journal of toxicology, 2025
Safety Assessment of Glycerin Ethoxylates as Used in Cosmetics.
Akinsulie A, Raj PS, Bergfeld WF, Belsito DV, Cohen DE et al.
International journal of toxicology, 2025
Final Report of the Amended Safety Assessment of Sodium Laureth Sulfate and Related Salts of Sulfated Ethoxylated Alcohols
Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR) Expert Panel
International Journal of Toxicology
Safety Assessment of Glycerin Ethoxylates as Used in Cosmetics
Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR) Expert Panel
International Journal of Toxicology
PEG-3 Lauramide
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
PEG-5 Lauramide
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
Allergic contact dermatitis due to nonylphenol ethoxylate (nonoxynol-6).
Nethercott JR, Lawrence MJ
Contact dermatitis, 1984
Final report of the amended safety assessment of sodium laureth sulfate and related salts of sulfated ethoxylated alcohols.
Robinson VC, Bergfeld WF, Belsito DV, Hill RA, Klaassen CD et al.
International journal of toxicology, 2010
Verified Jun 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR