Good Cosmetic Ingredient

PEG-2 CAPRYLYLAMINE

CAS Number
15520-05-5
Function
Cleansing, Surfactant - Cleansing, Surfactant - Emulsifying, Viscosity Controlling
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status Permitted
🇺🇸 US Status allowed
US Notes **Allowed.** CIR reviewed PEG cocamine ingredients and requested additional genotoxicity and sensitization data; the broader PEG amine class is under ongoing review

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Expert Verdict

PEG-2 CAPRYLYLAMINE is listed in the EU CosIng database with functions: Cleansing, Surfactant - Cleansing, Surfactant - Emulsifying, Viscosity Controlling It is permitted in the EU without specific restrictions.

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Concern Level: Low

Regulatory Flags

cosing-sourced eu-permitted surfactant needs-enrichment

Frequently Asked Questions

Is PEG-2 CAPRYLYLAMINE safe in cosmetics?

PEG-2 CAPRYLYLAMINE is listed in the EU CosIng database with functions: Cleansing, Surfactant - Cleansing, Surfactant - Emulsifying, Viscosity Controlling It is permitted in the EU without specific restrictions. The EU classifies PEG-2 CAPRYLYLAMINE as "Permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is PEG-2 CAPRYLYLAMINE allowed in the EU?

PEG-2 CAPRYLYLAMINE EU regulatory status: Permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does PEG-2 CAPRYLYLAMINE do in cosmetics?

PEG-2 CAPRYLYLAMINE functions as: Cleansing, Surfactant - Cleansing, Surfactant - Emulsifying, Viscosity Controlling. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 15520-05-5.

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