PEG-12 Palmitamine

AKA: Polyethylene Glycol 12 Palmitamine, Conditioning Agent

Synthetic

Cleanser

Emulsifier

Not Clean

OriginDerived from palmitic acid, a saturated fatty acid typically sourced from palm oil or animal fats. Synthesized through ethoxylation, whereby polyethylene glycol chains are chemically attached to the palmitamine backbone.

Poly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl),.alpha.-hydro-omega, omega'-(hexadecyliminobis-, (12 mol EO average molar ratio)

CAS #

68155-33-9

Skin Types

●all-skin-types

Best For

General

Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe

Yes

Functions

Antistatic

Emulsifying

Forces oil and water to stay mixed instead of separating into layers. The unsung hero holding your lotion together.

Reduces Static

Emulsifier

Reduces flyaways

Mixes oil and water

The paper trail

🔬Peer-reviewednone on file

⚖️Regulatory1 listing →

🛡️Safety-assessed1 review →

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EWG

CIR

Safe as used

Pregnancy

Yes

Restricted By

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Concentration Guide

CIR lists it as not reported to be in use.

CIR · report published 2018

Regulatory Status

USA✔ permitted

EU⚠ restricted

JAPAN⚠ restricted

CANADA⚠ restricted

Regulatory Agencies

EWG CIR FDA EU COSING Health Canada

Verified Jun 2026

Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR