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PEG-2 RAPESEEDAMINE

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Safety score · 0–100

Fine

Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.

About

An ethoxylated amine derived from rapeseed oil — used as a conditioning and antistatic agent in hair care. Effective but cationic amines can irritate skin.

PEG-2 Rapeseedamine is an ethoxylated amine surfactant derived from rapeseed (canola) oil fatty acids, with 2 moles of ethylene oxide. It functions as an antistatic, conditioning, and emulsifying agent, primarily in hair care products. Like other ethoxylated amines, it carries a cationic charge at acidic pH, which provides substantivity to negatively charged hair/skin surfaces. However, amine-based surfactants are generally more irritating than non-ionic alternatives, and ethoxylated amines can form nitrosamines if combined with nitrosating agents. CIR has reviewed PEG-amine compounds with caution.

Skin benefits

  • Hair conditioning and detangling
  • Antistatic properties
  • Emulsification

Known concerns

  • Potential nitrosamine formation with nitrosating agents
  • More irritating than non-ionic surfactants
  • Potential 1,4-dioxane from ethoxylation
  • Eye and skin irritation possible
  • Limited specific safety data for rapeseed-derived variant

References

EU

EU CosIng database

European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.

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