PEG-20 Cocamide MEA

PEG-20 Cocamide MEA molecular structure
molecular structure · PubChem
AKA: PEG 20 cocamide MEA, Polyethylene glycol 20 cocamide monoethanolamine
Synthetic
Cleanser
Emulsifier
Not Clean
OriginDerived from coconut oil through extraction of fatty acids and subsequent neutralization with monoethanolamine. Synthesized by polyethylene glycol chain attachment through ethoxylation and condensation reactions.
Amides, coco alkyl, N-(hydroxyethyl), ethoxylated (20 mol EO average molar ratio)
CAS #
68425-44-5
Form
Liquid
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Caution
Functions
Emulsifying
Forces oil and water to stay mixed instead of separating into layers. The unsung hero holding your lotion together.
Surfactant Emulsifying
Moisturizing
Strengthens Barrier
Mixes oil and water
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewednone on file
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed1 review →
Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.
EWG
4
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Caution
Concentration Guide
CIR lists it as not reported to be in use.
CIR · report published 2019
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR