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Surfactant

PEG-3 COCAMIDE

CAS 61791-08-0
65

Safety score · 0–100

Fine

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

A coconut-derived ethoxylated cocamide used as a foam booster and co-surfactant. Reasonable in rinse-off but ethoxylation can leave traces of 1,4-dioxane unless purified.

Function

SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYINGSURFACTANT - CLEANSING

Skin benefits

  • Boosts foam in surfactant blends
  • Adds viscosity to cleansers
  • Mild co-emulsifier

Known concerns

  • Possible 1,4-dioxane residues from ethoxylation
  • Mild eye irritation in concentrated form
  • Avoid use with secondary amines (nitrosamine risk)

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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