Cocamide MIPA

AKA: Coconut acid monoisopropanolamide, Coconut oil MIPA, N-Bis(2-hydroxypropyl)coconut oil amide

Allergen Warning

⚠️ Tree Nut (Coconut)

Synthetic

Cleanser

Emulsifier

Plant Oil

Clean

Amides, coco, N-(2-hydroxypropyl)

CAS #

68333-82-4

Form

Liquid

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

Stabilizes Emulsion

Cleansing Surfactant

Emulsifier

Boosts Lather

Traditional Use

A coconut oil-derived surfactant developed in the mid-20th century as a thickening and foam-boosting agent for cosmetic and personal care formulations.

EWG

CIR

Safe as used

Pregnancy

Yes

CIR Safety Findings

Not a Sensitizer

medical-approval

all-shades-safe

Regulatory Status

USA✔ permitted

EU⚠ restricted

JAPAN⚠ restricted

CANADA⚠ restricted

Regulatory Agencies

EWG CIR FDA EU COSING Health Canada

Skin Types

●all-skin-types

Best For

General

Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe

Yes

The paper trail

🔬Peer-reviewednone on file

⚖️Regulatory1 listing →

🛡️Safety-assessed3 reviews →

Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.

Verified Jun 2026

Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR