Peg-2 Caprylylamine
A cosmetic ingredient used as cleansing, surfactant - cleansing, surfactant - emulsifying in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Ethanol, 2,2'-(octylimino)bis-
What does it do?
Peg-2 Caprylylamine is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
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Cleansing
helps remove dirt, oil, makeup, and other contaminants from skin or hair
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Surfactant - cleansing
surfactant whose primary cosmetic role is cleansing — the active workhorse in soaps, shampoos, and body washes
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Surfactant - emulsifying
surfactant that forms and stabilises emulsions of oil and water — without it, creams and lotions would separate
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Viscosity controlling
adjusts the thickness or flow of a formulation
EU regulatory status
Peg-2 Caprylylamine is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the European Union under Regulation 1223/2009. It is not subject to a specific Annex restriction at the time of writing.
Frequently asked questions
What is Peg-2 Caprylylamine?
Peg-2 Caprylylamine is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Ethanol, 2,2'-(octylimino)bis-
Is Peg-2 Caprylylamine allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Peg-2 Caprylylamine is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Peg-2 Caprylylamine do in cosmetic products?
Peg-2 Caprylylamine is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: cleansing, surfactant - cleansing, surfactant - emulsifying, viscosity controlling.
What is the CAS number of Peg-2 Caprylylamine?
The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for Peg-2 Caprylylamine is 15520-05-5.
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Source: EU CosIng database (European Commission). This page is derived from public-sector information published by the European Commission. · Last updated: 22/01/2014