PEG-2 RAPESEEDAMINE

INCI: PEG-2 RAPESEEDAMINE | Function: Surfactant, Antistatic | Type: Stabilizer

What Is PEG-2 RAPESEEDAMINE?

A PEG-2 amine derivative of rapeseed oil fatty acids. This low-ethoxylated amine functions as a mild cationic surfactant and antistatic agent, primarily used in hair care products to reduce static flyaway and improve wet combability. In skincare, it may appear in conditioning cleansers as a co-surfactant.

Key Skin Benefits

+ Antistatic properties — reduces static electricity in hair, improving manageability
+ Mild conditioning — helps detangle and soften hair during washing
+ Rapeseed-derived — renewable plant-based source

Pros

+ CIR-reviewed — fatty amines considered safe in rinse-off applications
+ Effective at low concentrations — works well as a co-surfactant
+ Plant-derived fatty acid source — renewable

Cons

− PEG content — ethoxylation impurity concerns
− Amine base may cause irritation in leave-on products — limited to rinse-off uses
− Limited independent safety data
− Cationic nature — may be incompatible with anionic surfactants in some formulations

Specifications

Property	Value
Usage Areas	Face, Eye, Body
Product Type	Leave-On, Rinse-Off
Source	Semi-synthetic
Natural Level	Semi-synthetic

Safety Ratings

Metric	Rating
Skin Sensitivity	1/5 (very low)
Comedogenic Rating	0/5
EWG Score	1/10

Regional Regulatory Limits

Region	Leave-on %	Rinse-off %	Status
EU (CosIng)	No limit	No limit	Allowed
US (CIR/FDA)	No limit	No limit	Allowed
Japan (MHLW)	No limit	No limit	Allowed
ASEAN	No limit	No limit	Allowed
China (NMPA)	No limit	No limit	Allowed

Typical Usage % by Product Type

Product Type	Typical %
Hair conditioners	0.5-3%
Conditioning shampoos	0.5-2%

References

CIR (2018) — Safety Assessment of Plant Oil-Derived Fatty Acid Ingredients as Used in Cosmetics.
Lin TK et al. (2018) — Anti-Inflammatory and Skin Barrier Repair Effects of Topical Application of Some Plant Oils. Int J Mol Sci. PMID: 29280987.
CosIng (2025) — European Commission Cosmetic Ingredient Database. https://ec.europa.eu/growth/tools-databases/cosing/
EWG Skin Deep — Cosmetic Ingredient Database. https://www.ewg.org/skindeep/

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