Surfactant
PEG-6 COCAMIDE
Safety score · 0–100
Fine
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
A mid-ethoxylated coconut fatty acid amide that cleanses and emulsifies in personal care formulations. Performs reliably and is well-tolerated when sourced from quality-controlled PEG suppliers.
Function
Skin benefits
- Mild emulsifier
- Surfactant for cleansers
- Coconut-derived
Known concerns
- 1,4-dioxane residue (PEG-quality dependent)
- Mild eye irritation in concentrates
- Variable purity
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry: regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
Related surfactants
Same plant / compound family
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