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Emulsifier

PPG-2 HYDROXYETHYL COCAMIDE

68

Safety score · 0–100

Fine

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

A mild PPG-modified coconut amide — a soft co-emulsifier used in cleansers. Low irritation but limited independent safety data, so rated cautiously.

Function

SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYINGSURFACTANT - CLEANSING

Skin benefits

  • Nonionic coconut-derived co-emulsifier
  • Mild surfactant
  • Adds body to cleansers
  • Helps stabilize oil-in-water emulsions

Known concerns

  • PPG class can form trace impurities
  • No strong skin benefit
  • Limited public toxicology data

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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