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PEG-3 RAPESEED AMINOPROPYLAMINE.

Insufficient Data CAS - / ANTISTATIC, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING

PEG-3 RAPESEED AMINOPROPYLAMINE is a multifunctional ingredient primarily known for its antistatic properties, beneficial for reducing static charge on hair. It also functions as a surfactant and cleansing agent for skin, hair, and teeth, while potentially offering emollient and emulsifying benefits.

Summary

Antistatic Cleansing Agent Emollient Emulsifier Humectant Penetration Enhancer Solvent Solubilizer

Science

Mechanism of Action

This compound primarily functions as an antistatic agent, actively reducing electrostatic charges, especially on hair. It effectively cleanses by acting as a surfactant, aiding in the removal of impurities from skin and hair. As a polyethylene glycol (PEG) derivative, it can also serve as an emollient, forming hydrogen bonds with water molecules to enhance moisture retention and mitigate transepidermal water loss. Furthermore, it may act as an emulsifier and a penetration enhancer, potentially facilitating the deeper delivery of other cosmetic ingredients.

Research

Clinical Evidence

Low confidence
Effective range N/A
Optimal

N/A

Transparency

Dusting Analysis

Not commonly dusted

The Formula

Formulation

Solubility
Water
Optimal pH N/A
0 7 14

Stability

Polyethylene glycols generally contribute to product stability, texture, and efficacy due to their diverse viscosity and solubility characteristics. Liquid PEGs, like this ingredient, can function as effective solubilizers and solvents in formulations.

Conflicts

  • Nitrosating agents (potential for nitrosamine formation)
  • Strong oxidizing agents
  • Other undesirable ingredients (PEGs can enhance their penetration)

Safety

Safety Profile

CIR Status
Insufficient data
Sensitization risk Unknown

The Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR) Expert Panel has deemed data insufficient to determine the safety of PEG-3 RAPESEED AMINOPROPYLAMINE. While some related PEG rapeseedamine derivatives were found safe when formulated to be non-irritating, this specific ingredient falls into a category requiring additional assessment. General concerns for PEGs include potential impurities such as carcinogenic ethylene oxide and 1,4-dioxane from manufacturing, which can cause skin irritation. As an amine, there is also a risk of nitrosamine formation when co-formulated with nitrosating agents. No specific SCCS or FDA regulatory status was found.

Your Skin

Skin Compatibility

No Normal
No Dry
No Oily
No Sensitive
Irritancy Unknown
Comedogenicity Unknown

Our Assessment

Verdict

Insufficient Data

The safety of PEG-3 RAPESEED AMINOPROPYLAMINE is not definitively established by the CIR Expert Panel due to insufficient data, warranting caution for its use in precision skincare formulations.

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