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PEG-8 Cocamine
AKA “Polyethylene Glycol 8 Cocamine, PEG-8 Coco Amine”
Synthetic
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Ingredient Facts
Peg-8 cocamine
AKA: Polyethylene Glycol 8 Cocamine, PEG-8 Coco Amine
Synthetic · Cleansing | Surfactant - Cleansing | Surfactant - Emulsifying · EWG: 4
Plant-Derived
Cleanser
Emulsifier
Plant Oil
Synthetic
Not Clean
PEG-8 Cocamine is the polyethylene glycol derivative of Cocamine Science: Process: Ethoxylation | Functions: Cleansing, Surfactant - Cleansing, Surfactant - Emulsifying Safety Ratings: CIR: Safe as used
CAS #
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Form
Liquid
Plant-Derived
Synthetic. Derived from coconut oil-derived cocamine combined with polyethylene glycol chains. Synthesized through ethoxylation, where polyethylene glycol is chemically bonded to cocamine molecules.
Function
Cleansing | Surfactant - Cleansing | Surfactant - Emulsifying
Benefits
Removes Impurities
Cleansing Surfactant
Emulsifier
Mixes Oil & Water
Traditional Use
Modern emulsifier combining compounds derived from coconut oil with PEG technology, developed in the 20th century. Created to provide gentle, natural-origin emulsification properties while maintaining compatibility with water-based formulations.
Skin Types
all-skin-types
Best For
Target
General
Melanin-Rich Skin
Suitable
Pregnancy Safe
Yes
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