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Peg-4 Rapeseedamide
Peg-4 Rapeseedamide
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PEG-4 rapeseedamide is a cosmetic ingredient. The main health concern is residual 1,4-dioxane and ethylene oxide from PEG manufacturing, which manufacturers must control through purity specifications.
Found in
6 products
What it is
An ethoxylated fatty amide derived from rapeseed oil fatty acids reacted with PEG-4.
Not a food ingredient; cosmetic surfactant and emulsifier.
Why it's flagged
- residual 1,4-dioxane / ethylene oxide risk from ethoxylation
What regulators actually say
"1,4-Dioxane may be present as an impurity in some cosmetic ingredients including those manufactured by ethoxylation, such as PEGs."
Regulatory status
United States — FDA
Not authorized for food use.
European Union — EFSA
Not authorized as a food additive.
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