PEG-4 Rapeseedamide

PEG-4 Rapeseedamide 1
PEG-4 Rapeseedamide 2
PEG-4 Rapeseedamide 3
AKA: Polyethylene Glycol 4 Rapeseedamide
Plant-Derived
Clean
Amines, rape-oil, N-(hydroxyethyl), ethoxylated (4 mol EO average molar ratio)
CAS #
85536-23-8
Form
Liquid
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.
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 Status
USA✔ permitted
CANADA✔ permitted
Regulatory Agencies
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
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.
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR