murphyCocamide DEA
molecular structure · PubChem
AKA: Coconut Oil DEA, Cocamide Diethanolamide
Synthetic
Cleanser
Emulsifier
Not Clean
OriginDerived from coconut oil through extraction of fatty acids and their derivatives. Produced by condensation reaction of coconut fatty acids with diethanolamine.
Amides, coco, N,N-bis(hydroxyethyl)
CAS #
68603-42-9
Form
Liquid
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Allergen Warning
⚠️ Tree Nut (Coconut)
Functions
Emulsion Stabilising
Forces oil and water to stay mixed instead of separating into layers. The unsung hero holding your lotion together.
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.
Foam Boosting
Viscosity Controlling
Surfactant Cleansing
Surfactant Emulsifying
Surfactant Foam Boosting
Moisturizing
Antimicrobial
Strengthens Barrier
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewed1 paper →
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed3 reviews →
Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.
EWG
8
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
Restricted By
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
1 study / 1 not sensitizing / plus 6 case reports (CIR 7 and 175 and 593)
Mixed Eye Irritation Results
3 studies / 2 irritating / 1 mixed / reactions minimal to severe (CIR 175 and 593)
Mixed Skin Irritation Results
9 studies / 7 irritating / 2 not irritating / reactions moderate / plus 1 case report (CIR 7 and 175 and 593)
Concentration Guide
Leave-on0.5–2%
Rinse-off1–7%
0%50%100%
CIR reported use · report published 2013
Regulatory Agencies
🧂Conflict of interest.
Verified Jun 2026 · 🧪 = conflict
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR