Surfactant
COCOYL POLYGLYCERYL-4 HYDROXYPROPYL DIHYDROXYETHYLAMINE
Safety score · 0–100
Fine
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
A coconut-derived polyglyceryl amine surfactant. Mild, foaming, well suited to sensitive cleansers. Avoid combining with nitrosating preservatives.
Function
Skin benefits
- Mild amphoteric/cationic-leaning surfactant
- Foaming with low irritation
- Coconut-derived
- Good for sensitive cleansers
Known concerns
- Tertiary amine — avoid pairing with nitrosating agents
- Limited public toxicology data
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry: regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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