OLETH-9- ▸ Emulsification: oil-in-water emulsifier for oil-containing formulations
- ▸ Surfactant: wetting and surface-active function in cleaning blends
- ▸ Solubilizing: helps disperse oils and lipophilic ingredients
A grade-specific Safety Data Sheet (SDS) — with the complete hazard classification, handling precautions, and transport information — is supplied with every shipment and available on request. Confirm all safety and regulatory details against the SDS for your specific grade.
Request SDS →Oleth-5 (PEG-5 oleyl ether, CAS 9004-98-2) is a nonionic surfactant made by ethoxylating oleyl alcohol with an average of 5 moles of ethylene oxide. It functions as an emulsifier and surfactant in cleaning and personal-care formulations.
Regulatory & registration requirements
- TSCA (US):
- REACH (EU):
- EC number: 500-016-2
TSCA Inventory flag XU: a substance exempt from reporting under the Chemical Data Reporting Rule (40 CFR 711) (EPA flag legend).
Source: EPA TSCA Inventory (July 2025 release) · ECHA CHEM — retrieved 2026-07-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What is oleth-5?
Oleth-5 (PEG-5 oleyl ether, CAS 9004-98-2) is a nonionic surfactant made by ethoxylating oleyl alcohol with an average of 5 moles of ethylene oxide. It functions as an emulsifier, wetting agent, and solubilizer in cleaning and personal-care formulations.
What is the structure of oleth-5?
It is a polyethylene glycol ether of oleyl alcohol, with the oleyl chain attached to an average of 5 ethylene-oxide repeat units. The '5' denotes the average degree of ethoxylation, which determines its HLB and emulsifying behavior.
What is oleth-5 used for?
It serves as an oil-in-water emulsifier for oil-containing formulations, a wetting and surface-active agent in cleaning blends, and a solubilizer that helps disperse oils and lipophilic ingredients.
What is the HS code for oleth-5?
Oleth-5 is classified under HS heading 3402.42 (nonionic organic surface-active agents). Confirm the national subheading with your customs broker for the destination country.
What bulk packaging and grades does RawSource supply?
We supply oleth-5 in drums, IBC totes, and bulk to formulators, each shipment with a CoA and SDS. Request a quote with your required volume, packaging, and grade.
What is the REACH and TSCA regulatory status of Oleth-5 (PEG-5 Oleyl Ether)?
Oleth-5 (PEG-5 Oleyl Ether) (CAS 9004-98-2) is subject to U.S. TSCA Inventory requirements; supplying it into the EU requires valid REACH registration ((EC) No 1907/2006). RawSource cannot verify a third-party supplier's registrations — buyers should require documented TSCA and REACH compliance for their jurisdiction and volume (EC 500-016-2).