Common Name(s): Peg-150 lanolin,polyoxyethylene lanolin peg-150,ethoxylated lanolin-150
CAS Number: 61790-81-6
DESCRIPTION
What It Does: Makes lanolin water-soluble for lightweight conditioning in water-based formulas.
Why It's Used: Very high eo count (150) renders lanolin fully water-soluble; suitable for clear cosmetic systems needing lanolin's conditioning benefits.
How It Works: 150 eo units give very high hlb (~18โ19); lanolin core provides characteristic skin conditioning; product is water-soluble and can be incorporated into aqueous systems for clear lanolin-conditioning formulas.
Typically Found In: Shampoos,clear conditioners,lightweight skin lotions,professional hair treatments
TECHNICAL DETAILS
Primary Category: Functional ingredient โ emulsifier
Secondary Functions: Skin conditioning,emollient,hair conditioning
Application Areas:
Facial Skincare
Body Care
Hair Care
Beard Care
Color Cosmetics (Makeup)
Dietary/Oral Supplements
Typical Concentration Range: 0.5%โ3%
SOURCING & ETHICS
Vegan Status: No - animal-derived
Halal Status: Conditional - wool-derived from live shorn sheep; no slaughter involved, but certifier stance varies; sheep-origin documentation required
Source Notes: Lanolin from sheep wool wax (animal origin); eo from petrochemical. [audit 2026-07-29 rev2: wool-derived; certifier stance varies and is not recorded. determination requires shariah-panel sign-off.]
SKIN COMPATIBILITY
Irritancy Rating: 1/5 โ very low
Comedogenicity Rating: 1/5 โ low
Sensitivity Concerns: Generally well tolerated; rare lanolin sensitization in atopic individuals.
Safe for Sensitive Skin: Conditional โ rare lanolin allergy
SAFETY & COMPATIBILITY
Safety Profile: Good safety profile. ewg score: 1โ3.
Works Well With: Peg-based emulsifiers,conditioning agents,humectants
Avoid Combining With: No significant incompatibilities
SCIENTIFIC NOTE
Heavily ethoxylated lanolin (peg-150) is water-soluble and forms clear solutions; lanolin ethoxylates have been used in professional hair care for decades; cir reviewed and considered safe; cas 61790-81-6.
Last Verified: 2026-03-27
Primary Sources: Cosing database,inci dictionary,cas 61790-81-6,cir safety assessment lanolin