PEG-4 Rapeseedamide

PEG-4 Rapeseedamide is a cosmetic ingredient used as a viscosity controlling agent. It is used in 87 products in our dataset. It is regulated in the EU (listed in a Cosmetics Regulation annex).

INCI namePEG-4 RAPESEEDAMIDE
FunctionVISCOSITY CONTROLLING
CAS number85536-23-8
Prevalence87 products (0.09% of dataset)
Most used inHaircare
EU statusRestricted (annex )
Monthly searches70

Used in

Shampoos 59.8%Body Washes 23%Face Cleansers 4.6%Hand Soaps 3.4%Body Lotions 1.1%Body Oils 1.1%

Frequently asked

What does PEG-4 Rapeseedamide do in skincare?
PEG-4 Rapeseedamide functions as a viscosity controlling agent in cosmetic formulas.
Is PEG-4 Rapeseedamide allowed in cosmetics?
Yes, but it is regulated in the EU — it appears in a Cosmetics Regulation annex with usage conditions.
What products contain PEG-4 Rapeseedamide?
It is most commonly found in Haircare products, especially shampoos (59.8% of its uses).

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