PEG-2 Soyamine

AKA: Polyethylene glycol 2 soyamine, PEG 2 soyamine

Synthetic

Cleanser

Emulsifier

Not Clean

OriginTypically derived from soybean oil as the starting material through chemical synthesis. Produced by ethoxylation of soy-derived amines, adding polyethylene glycol chains to the molecule.

Amines, soya alkyl, ethoxylated (2 mol EO average molar ratio)

CAS #

61791-24-0

Form

Liquid

Skin Types

●all-skin-types

Best For

General

Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe

Yes

Functions

Cleansing

Makes oil and water mix so dirt, makeup, and sunscreen can actually be washed away. The reason your face wash foams.

Emulsifying

Forces oil and water to stay mixed instead of separating into layers. The unsung hero holding your lotion together.

Cleansing Surfactant

Emulsifier

Reduces Inflammation

Wound Healing

Fights Bacteria

Removes Impurities

Mixes Oil & Water

The paper trail

🔬Peer-reviewed1 paper →

⚖️Regulatory1 listing →

🛡️Safety-assessed2 reviews →

Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.

EWG

CIR

Safe as used

Pregnancy

Yes

Restricted By

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Concentration Guide

CIR's newest survey reports no concentration of 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