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PEG-5 STEARAMINE

CAS 9003-93-4
72

Safety score · 0–100

Fine

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

An ethoxylated amine-based surfactant that helps blend oil and water phases while providing antistatic conditioning.

PEG-5 Stearamine is the ethoxylated derivative of stearamine (octadecanamine) with an average of 5 moles of ethylene oxide, used as a surfactant and antistatic agent. Amine-based ethoxylates may form nitrosamines as trace impurities, which are regulated carcinogens; formulation purity is critical. It is permitted under EU Regulation 1223/2009 with typical use levels between 0.1% and 2% in rinse-off products.

Skin benefits

  • Antistatic and conditioning properties
  • Used as emulsifier in formulations

Known concerns

  • May be irritating to eyes and skin
  • Ethoxylation may introduce 1,4-dioxane impurity
  • Nitrosamine formation potential in impure formulations

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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