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Coconut Oil MIPA Amides
AKA “Coconut MIPA Amide, Cocamide MIPA, Monoisopropanolamine Coconut Amide”
Essential Oil
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Ingredient Facts
Coconut oil mipa amides
AKA: Coconut MIPA Amide, Cocamide MIPA, Monoisopropanolamine Coconut Amide
Essential Oil · Surfactant - Cleansing | Viscosity Controlling | Skin Conditioning | Emollient · EWG: 4
Plant-Derived
Emollient
Cleanser
Skin Conditioner
Plant Oil
Essential Oil
Clean
Coconut oil-derived ingredient that helps create a smooth, lightweight texture in formulas. Sourced from coconuts grown in tropical regions.
Family
Arecaceae (Palm family)
Plant Part
Nut
CAS #
68333-82-4
Form
Oil
Plant-Derived
Botanical. Native to Pacific Islands, Southeast Asia, India. Derived from coconut oil sourced from tropical regions in Southeast Asia, the Pacific Islands, and India. Created through amidation of coconut oil fatty acids with monoethanolamine (MIPA).
Plant Source
Arecaceae (Palm family)
Plant Part
Nut
Function
Surfactant - Cleansing | Viscosity Controlling | Skin Conditioning | Emollient
Benefits
Controls Viscosity
Traditional Use
Amides synthesized from coconut oil fatty acids, developed as conditioning and foaming agents in modern cleansing 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