PEG-2 Oleamine
molecular structure · PubChem
AKA: 2'-(Octadec-9-enylimino)bisethanol, Ethanol, 246-807-3, 25307-17-9, 2-[2-hydroxyethyl-[(E)-octadec-9-enyl]amino]ethanol, 2'-(Octadec-9-en-1-ylazanediyl)diethanol
Synthetic
Cleanser
Emulsifier
Clean
OriginDerived from oleic acid and ethylene oxide, both petroleum-based or plant-derived chemical feedstocks. Synthesized through ethoxylation, where ethylene oxide chains are added to oleamine under catalytic conditions.
2,2'-(Octadec-9-enylimino)bisethanol
Formula
C22H45NO2
Mol. Weight
355.60
CAS #
25307-17-9
Form
Liquid
State
Liquid
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Functions
Emulsifying
Forces oil and water to stay mixed instead of separating into layers. The unsung hero holding your lotion together.
Emulsifier
Reduces Inflammation
Wound Healing
Fights Bacteria
Mixes Oil & Water
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewednone on file
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed2 reviews →
Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.
EWG
2
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
1 study / 1 not sensitizing (CIR 638)
Concentration Guide
Leave-on0.16%
Rinse-off0.1–3.5%
0%50%100%
CIR reported use · 2014 survey
Regulatory Agencies
Verified Jun 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR
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