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PEG-2 COCAMINE

CAS 61791-14-8
65

Safety score · 0–100

Fine

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

About

An ethoxylated fatty amine functioning as a surfactant with some regulatory attention for nitrosamine formation potential.

PEG-2 Cocamine is the polyethylene glycol ether (2 EO) of cocoamine, functioning as a surfactant, emulsifying agent, and antistatic agent in cosmetic formulations. Fatty amine ethoxylates have some regulatory attention regarding secondary amine content and potential nitrosamine formation. Monitored per GMP, not specifically restricted under EU Annexes.

Skin benefits

  • Surfactant properties
  • Antistatic agent
  • Emulsifying properties

Known concerns

  • Potential nitrosamine formation (secondary amine content)
  • Residual ethylene oxide monitoring required

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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