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PEG-30 OLEAMINE.

Questionable CAS 26635-93-8 / SURFACTANT - CLEANSING, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING

PEG-30 Oleamine functions as a surfactant and emulsifier in cosmetic formulations, facilitating the stable mixing of oil and water phases. It can also act as a penetration enhancer for other substances within a formula.

Summary

Surfactant Emulsifier Penetration Enhancer Wetting Agent

Science

Mechanism of Action

PEG-30 Oleamine serves as a key surfactant and emulsifier, essential for creating stable blends of immiscible oil and water phases. Additionally, like other polyethylene glycols, it possesses the ability to enhance the skin penetration of lipophilic ingredients and improve wetting characteristics.

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

The ingredient demonstrates stability in alkaline environments, making it suitable for use in alkaline emulsion systems.

Conflicts

  • Nitrosating agents
  • High heat

Safety

Safety Profile

CIR Status
Insufficient data
Sensitization risk Unknown

The CIR Expert Panel determined in 1999 that there was insufficient data to support the safety of PEG-30 Oleamine. As a polyamine, it carries the risk of forming potentially carcinogenic nitrosamines when exposed to nitrosating agents and high heat. Manufacturers must ensure purification to remove trace impurities such as ethylene oxide and 1,4-dioxane, and it is advised against application on damaged skin.

Your Skin

Skin Compatibility

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

Our Assessment

Verdict

Questionable

Given the CIR Expert Panel's finding of insufficient safety data and the potential for nitrosamine formation, the use of PEG-30 Oleamine in precision skincare formulations is questionable.

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