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Surfactant

PEG-5 COCAMIDE

CAS 68425-44-5 Updated
70

Safety score · 0–100

Fine

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

About

An ethoxylated coconut fatty acid amide used as a mild cleansing surfactant and emulsifier in rinse-off personal care. Generally well-tolerated; carries the standard PEG dioxane-residue caveat.

Function

SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYINGSURFACTANT - CLEANSING

Skin benefits

  • Mild surfactant
  • Foam booster
  • Coconut-derived

Known concerns

  • 1,4-dioxane residue from PEG manufacturing
  • Mild irritation in concentrates
  • Quality varies with PEG source

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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