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Surfactant

SODIUM PEG-4 COCAMIDE SULFATE

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Safety score · 0–100

Moderate

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

About

A coconut-derived sulfate surfactant similar to SLES/SLS class. Effective foaming cleanser but anionic-sulfate plus PEG flag mean the usual irritation and 1,4-dioxane caveats apply.

Function

CLEANSINGSURFACTANT - FOAM BOOSTINGSURFACTANT - CLEANSING

Skin benefits

  • Anionic foaming surfactant
  • Cleansing in shampoo and body-wash
  • Coconut-derived hydrophobic chain

Known concerns

  • Sulfate group can dry skin and hair
  • Ethoxylated — residual 1,4-dioxane caveat
  • Eye and skin irritation at high %
  • Limited compound-specific data

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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