PEG-50 Lanolin

PEG-50 Lanolin molecular structure
molecular structure · PubChem
AKA: Polyethylene Glycol 50 Lanolin, PEG-50 Wool Wax
Synthetic
Cleanser
Emulsifier
Barrier Lipid
Not Clean
Origin-Derived
Lanolin, ethoxylated (50 mol EO average molar ratio)
CAS #
61790-81-6
Form
Liquid
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Dryness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Allergen Warning
⚠️ Lanolin (Wool)
Functions
Cleansing
Makes oil and water mix so dirt, makeup, and sunscreen can actually be washed away. The reason your face wash foams.
Emulsifying
Forces oil and water to stay mixed instead of separating into layers. The unsung hero holding your lotion together.
Cleansing Surfactant
Emulsifier
Removes Impurities
Mixes Oil & 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
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Skin Irritant
1 study / 1 not irritating (CIR 231)
Not a Sensitizer
1 study / 1 not sensitizing (CIR 231)
Mixed Eye Irritation Results (CIR report on the ingredient group)
CIR report statement covering this group of ingredients / not tested individually (CIR 231 and 621)
Concentration Guide
CIR's newest survey reports no concentration of use.
CIR · report published 2018
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR