PEG-9 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 and polyethylene glycol, both petroleum-derived or plant-oil-derived synthetic building blocks. Synthesized through the condensation and polyethoxylation of oleamide with ethylene oxide.

Poly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl), .alpha.-[2-[(1-oxo-9-octadecenyl)amino]ethyl]-.omega.-hydroxy- (9 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.

Emulsifier

Mixes Oil & Water

The paper trail

🔬Peer-reviewednone on file

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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