PEG-50 Stearamine

PEG-50 Stearamine molecular structure
molecular structure · PubChem
AKA: Polyethylene Glycol 50 Stearamine, PEG-50 Stearyl Amine
Plant-Derived
Cleanser
Emulsifier
Not Clean
OriginDerived from stearamine, a fatty amine typically produced from coconut or palm oil sources. Synthesized through ethoxylation of stearamine with polyethylene glycol to create a nonionic surfactant.
Octadecanamine, ethoxylated (50 mol EO average molar ratio)
CAS #
9003-93-4
Form
Liquid
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Functions
Antistatic
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.
Reduces Static
Cleansing Surfactant
Emulsifier
Lifts away dirt and oil
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
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Skin Irritant in Testing
1 study / 1 irritating / reactions slight to moderate (CIR 638)
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