PEG-7 Oleamide
AKA “PEG-3 oleamide, 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-7 oleamide
AKA: PEG-3 oleamide, 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 · Emulsifying · EWG: 4
Synthetic
Cleanser
Emulsifier
Not Clean
Poly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl), .alpha.-[2-[(1-oxo-9-octadecenyl)amino]ethyl]-.omega.-hydroxy- (7 mol EO average molar ratio)
Formula
C24H47NO4
Mol. Weight
413.60
CAS #
26027-37-2
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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.
Surfactant Emulsifying
Moisturizing
Antimicrobial
Strengthens Barrier
Mixes oil and water
Traditional Use
A synthetic emulsifier derived from oleic acid (found in olive oil) and modified with polyethylene glycol. Created to bring olive oil's traditional skin-conditioning benefits into water-based cosmetic systems.
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 Status
USApermitted
EUrestricted
JAPANrestricted
CANADArestricted
Verified Jun 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR