PEG-5 Soyamine

PEG-5 Soyamine molecular structure
molecular structure · PubChem
AKA: Polyethylene Glycol Soyamine, PEG-5 Soybean Oil Amine
Synthetic
Cleanser
Emulsifier
Not Clean
OriginDerived from soybean-sourced soyamine, a fatty amine compound, chemically modified with polyethylene glycol. Synthesized through ethoxylation of soyamine to create a non-ionic surfactant with improved solubility.
Amines, soya alkyl, ethoxylated (5 mol EO average molar ratio)
CAS #
61791-24-0
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Caution
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
Fights Bacteria
Locks In Moisture
Wound Healing
Removes Impurities
Mixes Oil & Water
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewed1 paper →
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed1 review →
Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.
EWG
4
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Caution
CIR Safety Findings
Skin Irritant in Testing
1 study / 1 irritating / reactions mild to moderate (CIR 638)
Concentration Guide
Leave-onNot reported
Rinse-off4%
0%50%100%
CIR reported use · report published 2018
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR