PEG-7 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

OriginDerived from oleic acid (from animal or vegetable oils) and polyethylene glycol, both petroleum or bio-based sources. Synthesized through the condensation reaction of oleamide with polyethylene glycol units via esterification.

Poly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl), .alpha.-[2-[(1-oxo-9-octadecenyl)amino]ethyl]-.omega.-hydroxy- (7 mol EO average molar ratio)

Formula

C24H47NO4

Mol. Weight

413.60

CAS #

26027-37-2

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

Antimicrobial

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

CIR lists it as not reported to be in use.

CIR · 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