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Surfactant

COCONUT OIL AMINOETHOXYETHANOL AMIDES

CAS 212335-59-6 Updated
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Safety score · 0–100

Moderate

Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.

About

A coconut-derived ethoxylated alkanolamide used as a mild surfactant and foam booster in cleansers. Generally tolerated, but ethoxylated amides carry trace impurity caveats.

Function

FOAMINGSURFACTANT - CLEANSINGVISCOSITY CONTROLLING

Skin benefits

  • Surfactant and viscosity builder
  • Mild cleansing in shampoos
  • Imparts creamy foam

Known concerns

  • Ethoxylated amide may carry trace 1,4-dioxane
  • Possible eye irritation
  • Possible nitrosamine formation if combined with nitrites

References

EU

EU CosIng database

European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.

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