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Surfactant

DIETHYLAMINOETHYL PEG-5 COCOATE

65

Safety score · 0–100

Fine

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

A coconut-derived conditioning surfactant with a tertiary amine. Cleanses gently and softens hair, but formulators must avoid nitrosating agents to prevent trace nitrosamine formation.

Function

CLEANSINGFOAMINGHAIR CONDITIONINGSURFACTANT - CLEANSING

Skin benefits

  • Gentle cleansing
  • Conditioning effect on skin and hair
  • Improves foam

Known concerns

  • Tertiary amine — avoid nitrosating co-ingredients
  • Trace 1,4-dioxane possible from PEG

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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