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Surfactant

PEG-20 COCAMIDE MEA

CAS 68425-44-5 Updated
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Safety score · 0–100

Fine

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

About

A heavily ethoxylated cocamide-MEA used as a non-ionic emulsifier with strong water-solubilising power. Well-tolerated on skin; PEG-quality and MEA purity are the primary safety inputs.

Function

SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING

Skin benefits

  • Highly water-soluble emulsifier
  • Mild non-ionic surfactant
  • Coconut-derived

Known concerns

  • 1,4-dioxane residue (PEG-quality dependent)
  • Trace MEA-related impurities
  • PEG-amide-MEA chain typically benign

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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