PEG-2 Lauramine

AKA: Polyethylene glycol 2 lauramine, PEG 2 lauramine

Synthetic

Cleanser

Not Clean

OriginDerived from lauramine, a fatty amine compound typically sourced from coconut or palm kernel oils. Synthesized through ethoxylation, where polyethylene glycol chains are chemically bonded to lauramine molecules.

Poly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl), .alpha.,.alpha'.-[(dodecylimino)di-2,1-ethanediyl]bis[.omega.-hydroxy- (2 mol EO average molar ratio)

CAS #

31017-83-1

Form

Liquid

Skin Types

●all-skin-types

Best For

General

Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe

Yes

Functions

Antistatic

Foam Boosting

Reduces Static

Boosts Lather

Reduces Inflammation

Wound Healing

Fights Bacteria

Enhances lather

Reduces flyaways

The paper trail

🔬Peer-reviewednone on file

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EWG

CIR

Safe as used

Pregnancy

Yes

Restricted By

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Concentration Guide

CIR lists it as not reported to be in use.

CIR · report published 2018

Regulatory Status

USA✔ permitted

EU⚠ restricted

JAPAN⚠ restricted

CANADA⚠ restricted

Regulatory Agencies

EWG CIR FDA EU COSING Health Canada

Verified Jun 2026

Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR