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Surfactant

POLYGLYCERYL-4-PEG-2 COCAMIDE

76

Safety score · 0–100

Fine

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

A surfactant blend combining polyglycerol esters with PEG-2 and coconut fatty acid amide — used to cleanse and emulsify cosmetic formulations with relatively mild action.

Function

SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYINGSURFACTANT - CLEANSING

Skin benefits

  • Mild cleansing surfactant
  • Stable emulsification
  • Compatible with sulfate-free systems

Known concerns

  • Cocamide-class amides can form trace nitrosamines if combined with secondary amines
  • Possible trace 1,4-dioxane from PEG portion

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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