PEG-5 Stearamine

PEG-5 Stearamine molecular structure
molecular structure · PubChem
AKA: Polyethylene Glycol Stearamine, PEG-5 Stearic Acid Amine
Plant-Derived
Cleanser
Emulsifier
Plant Oil
Not Clean
Octadecanamine, ethoxylated (5 mol EO average molar ratio)
CAS #
9003-93-4
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
Fights Bacteria
Locks In Moisture
Wound Healing
Reduces flyaways
Mixes oil and water
Traditional Use
A modern synthetic surfactant developed in the mid-20th century from stearic acid (traditionally derived from animal fats) combined with polyethylene glycol for conditioning purposes.
EWG
4
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Caution
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Caution
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