PEG-6 Oleamide

AKA: PEG-3 oleamide, 26027-37-2, PEG-3 OLEAMIDE [INCI], POE OLEIC AMIDE, (Z)-N-[2-[2-(2-hydroxyethoxy)ethoxy]ethyl]octadec-9-enamide
Synthetic
Cleanser
Emulsifier
Not Clean
OriginSynthesized from oleic acid (derived from animal or vegetable oils) and polyethylene glycol (PEG). Produced through ethoxylation and amidation reactions linking PEG chains to oleamide molecules.
Poly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl), .alpha.-[2-[(1-oxo-9-octadecenyl)amino]ethyl]-.omega.-hydroxy- (6 mol EO average molar ratio)
Formula
C24H47NO4
Mol. Weight
413.60
CAS #
26027-37-2
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
4
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
Concentration Guide
CIR lists it as not reported to be in use.
CIR · report published 2019
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Verified Jun 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR