PEG-6 Lauramide

AKA: PEG-3 Lauramide, 26635-75-6, Dodecanamide, Poly(oxy-1, 2-ethanediyl), Lauric monoethanolamide, Ethoxylate

Synthetic

Cleanser

Emulsifier

Not Clean

OriginDerived from lauric acid, a saturated fatty acid typically sourced from coconut or palm kernel oils. Synthesized through ethoxylation of lauramide with polyethylene glycol units via acid-catalyzed condensation.

Poly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl), .alpha.-[2-[(1-oxododecyl)amino]ethyl]-.omega.-hydroxy- (6 mol EO average molar ratio)

Formula

C16H33NO3

Mol. Weight

287.44

CAS #

26635-75-6

Form

Liquid

Skin Types

●all-skin-types

Best For

General

Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe

Yes

Functions

Emulsifying

Forces oil and water to stay mixed instead of separating into layers. The unsung hero holding your lotion together.

Surfactant Emulsifying

Moisturizing

Strengthens Barrier

Mixes oil and water

The paper trail

🔬Peer-reviewednone on file

⚖️Regulatory1 listing →

🛡️Safety-assessed1 review →

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EWG

CIR

Safe as used

Pregnancy

Yes

Restricted By

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Concentration Guide

Leave-onNot reported

Rinse-off4%

0%50%100%

CIR reported use · report published 2019

Regulatory Status

USA✔ permitted

EU⚠ restricted

JAPAN⚠ restricted

CANADA⚠ restricted

Regulatory Agencies

EWG CIR FDA EU COSING Health Canada

Verified Jun 2026

Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR