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Surfactant

PEG-4 COCAMINE

45

Safety score · 0–100

Moderate

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

An ethoxylated coconut amine surfactant. Conditions hair but is a tertiary amine — formulators must control nitrosating impurities to avoid nitrosamine formation.

Function

CLEANSINGSURFACTANT - EMULSIFYINGSURFACTANT - CLEANSING

Skin benefits

  • Cationic conditioning
  • Antistatic

Known concerns

  • Nitrosamine-formation precursor
  • Trace 1,4-dioxane impurity
  • Eye and skin irritation

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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This profile is for educational purposes and does not constitute medical advice. Regulatory status and scientific understanding evolve, so always read the physical product label and consult a healthcare professional for personal concerns.