PEG-50 Hydrogenated Palmamide

AKA: Polyethylene Glycol Hydrogenated Palmamide, PEG-50 Hydrogenated Palm Oil Amide
Synthetic
Cleanser
Clean
Poly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl), .alpha.-hydro-.omega.-amino-, N-hydrogenated palm oil acyl- (50 mol EO average molar ratio)
CAS #
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Form
Liquid
Functions
Cleansing
Makes oil and water mix so dirt, makeup, and sunscreen can actually be washed away. The reason your face wash foams.
Cleansing
Makes oil and water mix so dirt, makeup, and sunscreen can actually be washed away. The reason your face wash foams.
Removes Impurities
Cleansing Surfactant
Traditional Use
A modern synthetic conditioning agent created by combining polyethylene glycol with hydrogenated palm oil-derived amides. Developed to provide softening and emulsifying benefits in contemporary cosmetic formulations.
EWG
2
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 Status
USApermitted
EUrestricted
JAPANrestricted
CANADArestricted
Skin Types
all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewednone on file
⚖️Regulatory1 listing
🛡️Safety-assessed2 reviews
Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR