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Surfactant

PEG-20 OLEAMINE

CAS 26635-93-8 Updated
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Safety score · 0–100

Moderate

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

About

An ethoxylated oleylamine surfactant. Effective emulsifier but ethoxylated tertiary amines can form nitrosamines with the wrong co-ingredients — orange caution.

Function

ANTISTATICSURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING

Skin benefits

  • Strong emulsifying power
  • Compatible with mineral oils
  • Cationic conditioning effect

Known concerns

  • Nitrosamine formation potential
  • Trace 1,4-dioxane risk
  • Possible eye/skin irritation

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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