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Polyether Amine (PEA / Polyetheramine)

  • Polymers
  • CAS proprietary-mixture

Polyether Amine (PEA / Polyetheramine) (CAS proprietary-mixture) appears in 8 of the 2,122 car-care products CarCareTruth tracks (as of August 2026).

High molecular weight polymer with low vapor pressure. Not independently classified as a health hazard at concentrations used in consumer fuel additives. CAS number is proprietary (mixture) in most US SDS filings.

Health & environment profile

VOC
no
Prop 65 listed
no
Asthmagen
no
EPA Safer Choice
no
Aquatic toxicity
no
Biodegradable
no
Bioaccumulative
no
Persistent
no
Ozone depleting
no
Microplastic
no
PFAS
no
Purpose: Primary active detergent in fuel system cleaners. Polyetheramines dissolve and remove carbonaceous deposits from fuel injectors, intake valves, and combustion chambers. PEA is the most independently studied class of fuel detergent chemistry, with multiple SAE technical papers confirming deposit-removal efficacy.

Common questions about Polyether Amine (PEA / Polyetheramine)

What is Polyether Amine (PEA / Polyetheramine) used for in car care?
Primary active detergent in fuel system cleaners. Polyetheramines dissolve and remove carbonaceous deposits from fuel injectors, intake valves, and combustion chambers. PEA is the most independently studied class of fuel detergent chemistry, with multiple SAE technical papers confirming deposit-removal efficacy.
Is Polyether Amine (PEA / Polyetheramine) a VOC?
No. Polyether Amine (PEA / Polyetheramine) is not classified as a volatile organic compound (VOC).
Is Polyether Amine (PEA / Polyetheramine) on California's Proposition 65 list?
No. Polyether Amine (PEA / Polyetheramine) is not on California's Proposition 65 list.

8 products contain this

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Health and environment notes translate the manufacturer Safety Data Sheet, the GHS classification, and authoritative regulatory listings (California Prop 65, EPA). Not medical advice. They describe the ingredient itself; whether a hazard applies to a finished product depends on its concentration and how it's used.