PEG-5 Oleamine
AKA “26635-93-8, 2-[2-hydroxyethoxy-[(Z)-octadec-9-enyl]amino]oxyethanol, SCHEMBL28415953, JNHVXLWUCMXUNL-KTKRTIGZSA-N”
Surfactant
Ingredient Facts
Peg-5 oleamine
AKA: 26635-93-8, 2-[2-hydroxyethoxy-[(Z)-octadec-9-enyl]amino]oxyethanol, SCHEMBL28415953, JNHVXLWUCMXUNL-KTKRTIGZSA-N
Surfactant · Emulsifying · EWG: 4
Synthetic
Cleanser
Emulsifier
Not Clean
Poly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl),.alpha.,.alpha'.-[2,2'-(octadec-9-enylimino)bisethyl].omega.-hydroxy- (5 mol EO average molar ratio)
Formula
C22H45NO4
Mol. Weight
387.60
CAS #
26635-93-8
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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 mid-20th century from oleic acid derivatives and polyethylene glycol. Created as a conditioning and emulsifying agent without direct traditional cosmetic precedent.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Caution
EWG
4
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Caution
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Agencies
Verified Jun 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR