PEG-2 Rapeseedamine
AKA “Polyethylene glycol 2 rapeseedamine
Synthetic
Ingredient Facts
Peg-2 rapeseedamine
AKA: Polyethylene glycol 2 rapeseedamine
Synthetic · Cleansing · EWG: 4
Plant-Derived Synthetic
Cleanser
Skin Conditioner
Hair Care
Synthetic
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
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Functions
Antistatic
Hair Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Cleansing
Makes oil and water mix so dirt, makeup, and sunscreen can actually be washed away. The reason your face wash foams.
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
General
Melanin-Rich Skin
Suitable
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
EWG
4
CIR
Safe
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USApermitted
EUrestricted
JAPANrestricted
CANADArestricted
Verified Feb 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR