PEG-2 Cocamide
PEG-2 Cocamide
Synthetic ingredient obtained by the reaction between coconut fatty acid and an ethylene glycol polymer. Surfactant, foaming agent and emulsifier, it facilitates the mixing of water and oils in cosmetic formulations.
SurfactantFoaming
Ingredient
Roles & functions
Surfactant — Lowers the tension between two surfaces; cleanses and helps remove impurities.
Foaming — Creates or stabilises the foam of a product.
Emulsifying — Allows phases that do not naturally mix, such as water and oil, to be blended together.
Regulatory framework
What the authorities say
| Authority | Status |
|---|---|
| Commission européenne (CosIng, Règl. 1223/2009) | Autorisé |
| CLP classification (Reg. 1272/2008) | No CMR classification |
| ECHA — endocrine disruptor (human health) | Not identified as an endocrine disruptor |
| ECHA — Candidate List (SVHC, REACH Art. 59) | Not on the Candidate List (SVHC) |
| European Commission (Reg. 1223/2009, Annex III) | No cosmetic allergen subject to mandatory labelling |
| European Commission (EU catalogue of nanomaterials, Reg. 1223/2009) | No referenced nanoform |
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