PEG-5 Lauramide
molecular structure · PubChem
AKA: PEG-3 Lauramide, 26635-75-6, Dodecanamide, Poly(oxy-1, 2-ethanediyl), Lauric monoethanolamide, Ethoxylate
Synthetic
Cleanser
Emulsifier
Plant Oil
Not Clean
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
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
Traditional Use
A synthetic surfactant developed in the 20th century from lauric acid (traditionally sourced from coconut oil) and polyethylene glycol. Created to provide mild cleansing and emulsifying properties.
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 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 →
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Verified Jun 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR