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Surfactant

SODIUM PEG-8 COCAMIDE CARBOXYLATE

83

Safety score · 0–100

Good

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

The PEG-8 (longer EO chain) sibling of the cocamide carboxylate family. Very mild anionic surfactant — the extra EO units improve mildness even further while keeping the conditioning feel of the coco backbone.

Function

CLEANSINGSURFACTANT - EMULSIFYINGSURFACTANT - CLEANSING

Skin benefits

  • Very mild cleansing
  • Higher EO chain for sensitive skin
  • Excellent foam in gentle formulations

Known concerns

  • Standard residual 1,4-dioxane caveat
  • Possible trace DEA-type residues depending on synthesis

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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