PEG-6 Oleamine
AKA “26635-93-8, 2-[2-hydroxyethoxy-[(Z)-octadec-9-enyl]amino]oxyethanol, SCHEMBL28415953, JNHVXLWUCMXUNL-KTKRTIGZSA-N”
Surfactant
Ingredient Facts
Peg-6 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- (6 mol EO average molar ratio)
Formula
C22H45NO4
Mol. Weight
387.60
CAS #
26635-93-8
Form
Liquid
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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.
Foam Boosting
Surfactant Emulsifying
Surfactant Foam Boosting
Moisturizing
Strengthens Barrier
Enhances lather
Mixes oil and water
Traditional Use
A synthetic amine derivative combining PEG with oleic acid, developed in the 20th century. Used in modern cosmetics as an emulsifier and conditioning agent, replacing less stable traditional plant-derived emulsifiers.
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