PEG-2 Lauramine
AKA “Polyethylene glycol 2 lauramine, PEG 2 lauramine”
Surfactant
Ingredient Facts
Peg-2 lauramine
AKA: Polyethylene glycol 2 lauramine, PEG 2 lauramine
Surfactant · Antistatic · EWG: 4
Synthetic
Cleanser
Plant Oil
Not Clean
Poly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl), .alpha.,.alpha'.-[(dodecylimino)di-2,1-ethanediyl]bis[.omega.-hydroxy- (2 mol EO average molar ratio)
CAS #
31017-83-1
Form
Liquid
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Functions
Antistatic
Foam Boosting
Reduces Static
Boosts Lather
Reduces Inflammation
Wound Healing
Fights Bacteria
Enhances lather
Reduces flyaways
Traditional Use
A modern synthetic conditioning agent developed in the mid-20th century. Designed as a stable hair and skin conditioning ingredient replacing traditional animal fat-based conditioners.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
EWG
4
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Agencies
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR