PEG-2 Oleamine

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
2,2'-(Octadec-9-enylimino)bisethanol
Formula
C22H45NO2
Mol. Weight
355.60
CAS #
25307-17-9
Form
Liquid
State
Liquid
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
Traditional Use
A modern synthetic conditioning agent developed in the mid-20th century. Designed as a stable alternative to traditional olive oil-based conditioning agents used historically in skincare.
EWG
2
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USApermitted
EUrestricted
JAPANrestricted
CANADArestricted
Skin Types
all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
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.
Verified Jun 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR