PEG-5 Stearamine

AKA: Polyethylene Glycol Stearamine, PEG-5 Stearic Acid Amine
Plant-Derived
Cleanser
Emulsifier
Not Clean
OriginTypically derived from coconut, palm kernel, or soybean oils as starting materials. Produced through ethoxylation of stearamine, adding polyethylene glycol chains to the fatty amine base.
Octadecanamine, ethoxylated (5 mol EO average molar ratio)
CAS #
9003-93-4
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Caution
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
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.
EWG
4
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Caution
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
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR