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Emulsifier

PEG-20 COCAMINE

CAS 61791-14-8 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

An ethoxylated coconut amine used as a conditioning emulsifier in haircare. Carries the typical concerns of ethoxylated amines — possible nitrosamine formation and 1,4-dioxane traces.

Function

SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYINGSURFACTANT - CLEANSING

Skin benefits

  • Ethoxylated coconut amine emulsifier
  • Used in haircare and emulsifier blends

Known concerns

  • Ethoxylated tertiary amine — nitrosamine formation potential with nitrosating agents
  • Trace 1,4-dioxane purity caveat
  • Mild irritation potential vs simple non-ionic emulsifiers

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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