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PEG-3 COCAMINE

CAS 61791-14-8
58

Safety score · 0–100

Moderate

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

About

An ethoxylated fatty amine from coconut oil that can act as a surfactant or emulsifier, with some nitrosamine sensitivity.

PEG-3 Cocamine is the polyethylene glycol ether of cocamine (primary amine from coconut oil) with approximately 3 mol EO. Fatty amines and their ethoxylates can theoretically form nitrosamines in the presence of nitrosating agents, which is a concern under EU cosmetics regulation. However, PEG-3 Cocamine is not specifically listed in EU Annex II or III. Residual free amine content is the key safety parameter.

Skin benefits

  • Surfactant
  • Emulsifying
  • Antistatic properties

Known concerns

  • Potential nitrosamine formation
  • Primary amine can react with nitrosating agents

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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