PEG-5 Lauramide

AKA: PEG-3 Lauramide, 26635-75-6, Dodecanamide, Poly(oxy-1, 2-ethanediyl), Lauric monoethanolamide, Ethoxylate

Synthetic

Cleanser

Emulsifier

Not Clean

OriginDerived from lauric acid (a fatty acid from coconut or palm kernel oil) and polyethylene glycol through synthetic chemistry. Synthesized by ethoxylation and amidation reactions combining PEG chains with lauric acid derivatives.

Poly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl), .alpha.-[2-[(1-oxododecyl)amino]ethyl]-.omega.-hydroxy- (5 mol EO average molar ratio)

Formula

C16H33NO3

Mol. Weight

287.44

CAS #

26635-75-6

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

Fights Bacteria

Locks In Moisture

Wound Healing

Mixes Oil & Water

The paper trail

🔬Peer-reviewednone on file

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🛡️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 2019

Regulatory Status

USA✔ permitted

EU⚠ restricted

JAPAN⚠ restricted

CANADA⚠ restricted

Regulatory Agencies

EWG CIR FDA EU COSING Health Canada

Verified Jun 2026

Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR