PEG-12 Cocamine
AKA “Polyethylene Glycol 12 Cocamine, PEG-12 Coconut Amine
Surfactant
Ingredient Facts
Peg-12 cocamine
AKA: Polyethylene Glycol 12 Cocamine, PEG-12 Coconut Amine
Surfactant · Cleansing · EWG: 4
Synthetic
Cleanser
Emulsifier
Plant Oil
Not Clean
PEG-12 Cocamine is the polyethylene glycol derivative of Cocamine
CAS #
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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.
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.
Removes Impurities
Cleansing Surfactant
Emulsifier
Mixes Oil & Water
Traditional Use
A modern synthetic emulsifier created by reacting polyethylene glycol with coconut oil-derived amines. Developed to serve as a conditioning and cleansing agent in shampoos and body care products.
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
Regulatory Status
USApermitted
EUrestricted
JAPANrestricted
CANADArestricted
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR