PEG-11 Cocamide
AKA “Polyethylene Glycol 11 Cocamide, PEG-11 Coconut Amide
Synthetic
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Ingredient Facts
Peg-11 cocamide
AKA: Polyethylene Glycol 11 Cocamide, PEG-11 Coconut Amide
Synthetic · Surfactant - Cleansing | Surfactant - Emulsifying · EWG: 4
Plant-Derived
Cleanser
Emulsifier
Plant Oil
Synthetic
Not Clean
A gentle cleanser derived from coconut that helps remove impurities and keeps the formula blended smoothly. Works to cleanse without over-drying.
CAS #
68425-44-5
Plant-Derived
Botanical-Derived Synthetic. Derived from coconut oil, a tropical plant-based fat rich in fatty acids and glycerin compounds. Synthesized through ethoxylation, adding polyethylene glycol chains to coconut amide for enhanced solubility.
Function
Surfactant - Cleansing | Surfactant - Emulsifying
Benefits
Cleansing Surfactant
Emulsifier
Removes Impurities
Mixes Oil & Water
Traditional Use
A synthetic conditioning and cleansing agent derived from polyethylene glycol modification of coconut-derived cocamides. Developed in the 20th century to create gentler, more stable alternatives to traditional soap while maintaining coconut oil's traditional cleansing benefits.
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
Concentration Guide
Dermal absorption: 100%. Source: CIR Safety Assessment (CIR Seq 772).
Regulatory Status
USApermitted
EUrestricted
JAPANrestricted
CANADArestricted
Verified Feb 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR