Oleth-6

Oleth-6 molecular structure
molecular structure · PubChem
AKA: Oleyl Ethoxylate 6, Oleth 6, Polyethylene Glycol Monooleyl Ether
Synthetic
Cleanser
Emulsifier
Not Clean
OriginDerived from ethylene oxide and oleyl alcohol, both petroleum-derived compounds or plant oil derivatives. Synthesized through ethoxylation, where ethylene oxide is added to oleyl alcohol under catalytic conditions.
Poly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl), .alpha.-9-(Z)-octadecenyl-.omega.-hydroxy (6 mol EO average molar ratio)
CAS #
9004-98-2
Form
Liquid
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Functions
Emulsifying
Forces oil and water to stay mixed instead of separating into layers. The unsung hero holding your lotion together.
Emulsifier
Mixes Oil & Water
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewednone on file
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed2 reviews →
Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.
EWG
3
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
Concentration Guide
CIR lists it as not reported to be in use.
CIR · report published 2012
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR