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Emulsifier

PEG-2 LAURAMINE

CAS 31017-83-1
42

Safety score · 0–100

Moderate

Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.

An ethoxylated lauramine used for conditioning and emulsification. Two flags: nitrosamine risk from secondary amines and trace 1,4-dioxane from ethoxylation.

Function

ANTISTATICSURFACTANT - FOAM BOOSTING

Skin benefits

  • Cationic emulsifier and conditioning
  • Hair-care antistatic
  • Solubilising activity

Known concerns

  • Secondary amine — nitrosamine formation if combined with nitrosating agents
  • PEG class — trace 1,4-dioxane risk
  • Mild eye/skin irritation potential

References

EU

EU CosIng database

European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry: regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.

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