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Cocamide MIPA
AKA “Coconut acid monoisopropanolamide, Coconut oil MIPA, N-Bis(2-hydroxypropyl)coconut oil amide”
Synthetic
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Ingredient Facts
Cocamide mipa
AKA: Coconut acid monoisopropanolamide, Coconut oil MIPA, N-Bis(2-hydroxypropyl)coconut oil amide
Synthetic · Emulsion Stabilising | Surfactant - Cleansing | Surfactant - Emulsifying | Surfactant - Foam Boosting | Viscosity Controlling · EWG: 4
Plant-Derived
Cleanser
Emulsifier
Plant Oil
Synthetic
Clean
A gentle coconut-derived cleanser that removes dirt and oil while creating a light lather. It helps keep the formula smooth and stable on your skin or hair.
CAS #
68333-82-4
Form
Liquid
Plant-Derived
Botanical-Derived Synthetic. Derived from coconut oil fatty acids combined with monoethanolamine as the starting materials. Synthesized through the condensation reaction of coconut fatty acids with monoethanolamine to form the amide compound.
Function
Emulsion Stabilising | Surfactant - Cleansing | Surfactant - Emulsifying | Surfactant - Foam Boosting | Viscosity Controlling
Benefits
Stabilizes Emulsion
Cleansing Surfactant
Emulsifier
Boosts Lather
Traditional Use
A coconut oil-derived surfactant developed in the mid-20th century as a thickening and foam-boosting agent for cosmetic and personal care formulations.
Skin Types
all-skin-types
Best For
Target
General
Melanin-Rich Skin
Suitable
Pregnancy Safe
Yes
Allergen Warning
⚠️ Tree Nut (Coconut)
Allergen Warning
⚠️ Tree Nut (Coconut)
EWG Score4
CIR Safety Findings
medical-approval, all-shades-safe, Not a Sensitizer
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Verified Feb 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR