PEG-11 Cocamide
AKA “Polyethylene Glycol 11 Cocamide, PEG-11 Coconut Amide
Surfactant
Ingredient Facts
Peg-11 cocamide
AKA: Polyethylene Glycol 11 Cocamide, PEG-11 Coconut Amide
Surfactant · Cleansing · EWG: 4
Synthetic
Cleanser
Emulsifier
Plant Oil
Not Clean
Amides, coco alkyl, N-(hydroxyethyl), ethoxylated (10 mol EO average molar ratio)
CAS #
68425-44-5
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Functions
Cleansing
Makes oil and water mix so dirt, makeup, and sunscreen can actually be washed away. The reason your face wash foams.
Emulsifying
Forces oil and water to stay mixed instead of separating into layers. The unsung hero holding your lotion together.
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
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Allergen Warning
⚠️ Tree Nut (Coconut)
EWG
4
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Concentration Guide
Dermal absorption: 100%. Source: CIR Safety Assessment (CIR Seq 772).
Regulatory Status
USApermitted
EUrestricted
JAPANrestricted
CANADArestricted
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR