PEG-10 Cocamine
molecular structure · PubChem
AKA: PEG coconut amine, Surfactant
Allergen Warning
⚠️ Tree Nut (Coconut)
Synthetic
Cleanser
Emulsifier
Plant Oil
Not Clean
Amines, coco alkyl, ethoxylated (10 mol EO average molar ratio)
CAS #
61791-14-8
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 surfactant derived from coconut oil fatty acids and combined with PEG polymers in the mid-20th century. Developed to create a water-soluble cleansing agent that retains some properties of traditional coconut-derived ingredients.
EWG
4
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Agencies
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewednone on file
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed2 reviews →
Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR