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PEG-2 Rapeseedamine
AKA “Polyethylene glycol 2 rapeseedamine”
Synthetic
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Ingredient Facts
Peg-2 rapeseedamine
AKA: Polyethylene glycol 2 rapeseedamine
Synthetic · Antistatic | Hair Conditioning | Surfactant - Cleansing · EWG: 4
Synthetic
Cleanser
Skin Conditioner
Hair Care
Synthetic
Not Clean
Amines, rapeseed alkyl, ethoxylated (2 mol EO average molar ratio) Science: Origin: Botanic/Natural | Process: Ethoxylation | Functions: Antistatic Safety Ratings: CIR: Safe as used
Form
Liquid
Synthetic
Botanical. Derived from rapeseed oil (Brassica napus), a cruciferous plant cultivated widely in temperate regions. Produced by ethoxylation of rapeseed-derived alkyl amines with ethylene oxide, adding two moles of ethoxy groups.
Function
Antistatic | Hair Conditioning | Surfactant - Cleansing
Benefits
Reduces Static
Reduces Inflammation
Wound Healing
Fights Bacteria
Reduces Flyaways
Traditional Use
Synthetic emulsifier developed in the 20th century by ethoxylating rapeseed oil-derived amines. Designed to create stable oil-in-water emulsions in cosmetic products.
Skin Types
all-skin-types
Best For
Target
General
Melanin-Rich Skin
Suitable
Pregnancy Safe
Yes
EWG Score4
CIR Safety Findings
medical-approval, all-shades-safe, Not a Sensitizer
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Verified Feb 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR