PEG-24 Hydrogenated Lanolin
molecular structure · PubChem
AKA: Hydrogenated Lanolin PEG-24, Polyethylene Glycol 24 Hydrogenated Lanolin
Allergen Warning
⚠️ Lanolin (Wool)
Synthetic
Cleanser
Emulsifier
Barrier Lipid
Not Clean
Lanolin, hydrogenated, ethoxylated (24 mol EO average molar ratio)
CAS #
68648-27-1
Form
Liquid
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
Traditional Use
A modern synthesis of lanolin (traditionally used for centuries as a natural emollient) with PEG to improve water-solubility and stability. Developed to preserve lanolin's traditional skin-conditioning benefits in contemporary formulations.
EWG
4
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not an Irritant
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Agencies
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewednone on file
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed1 review →
Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR