Steareth-8

Steareth-8 molecular structure
molecular structure · PubChem
AKA: Polyethylene glycol stearyl ether, PEG-8 Stearate
Plant-Derived
Cleanser
Emulsifier
Not Clean
OriginDerived from coconut or palm kernel oils, which contain natural fatty alcohols and oils. Produced through ethoxylation, where ethylene oxide is added to stearyl alcohol to create the polyethylene glycol ether.
Poly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl), .alpha.-octadecyl-.omega.-hydroxy- (8 mol EO average molar ratio)
CAS #
9005-00-9
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Functions
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.
Cleansing Surfactant
Emulsifier
Removes Impurities
Mixes Oil & 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
Concentration Guide
CIR lists it as not reported to be in use.
CIR · report published 2012
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR