PEG-4 Rapeseedamide
AKA “Polyethylene Glycol 4 Rapeseedamide”
Ingredient
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Ingredient Facts
Peg-4 rapeseedamide
AKA: Polyethylene Glycol 4 Rapeseedamide
Ingredient · Viscosity Controlling · EWG: 2
Plant-Derived
Clean
Amines, rape-oil, N-(hydroxyethyl), ethoxylated (4 mol EO average molar ratio)
CAS #
85536-23-8
Form
Liquid
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Functions
Viscosity Controlling
Controls Viscosity
Locks In Moisture
Wound Healing
Antioxidant Protection
Traditional Use
Synthetic derivative of rapeseed oil combined with polyethylene glycol, developed mid-20th century. Designed as a plant-derived alternative to petroleum-based surfactants with improved conditioning properties.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
EWG
2
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Concentration Guide
Dermal absorption: 100%. Source: CIR Safety Assessment (CIR Seq 772).
Regulatory Agencies
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR