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Surfactant

SODIUM PEG-6 COCAMIDE CARBOXYLATE

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Safety score · 0–100

Good

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

About

A coconut-fatty-acid amide ether carboxylate (PEG-6) with sodium counterion. Mild anionic surfactant that cleanses and foams gently; commonly used in sensitive-skin and baby cleansers.

Function

CLEANSINGSURFACTANT - EMULSIFYINGSURFACTANT - CLEANSING

Skin benefits

  • Mild cocamide-derived cleansing
  • Good foam in gentle formulas
  • Suited to sensitive-skin and baby washes

Known concerns

  • Standard 1,4-dioxane impurity caveat
  • Trace cocamide DEA-type residues possible depending on synthesis

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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