PEG-20 Cocamine

PEG-20 Cocamine molecular structure
molecular structure · PubChem
AKA: Polyethylene glycol 20 cocamine, PEG 20 cocamine
Synthetic
Cleanser
Emulsifier
Not Clean
OriginDerived from coconut oil-based fatty amines, a synthetic chemical family created through natural oil modification. Synthesized through polyethylene glycol (PEG) ethoxylation of cocamine, adding hydrophilic chains to the molecule.
Amines, coco alkyl, ethoxylated (20 mol EO average molar ratio)
CAS #
61791-14-8
Form
Liquid
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
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.
Surfactant Cleansing
Surfactant Emulsifying
Moisturizing
Strengthens Barrier
Lifts away dirt and oil
Mixes oil and water
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.
EWG
4
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
Concentration Guide
CIR's newest survey reports no concentration of use.
CIR · 2014 survey
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR