murphyPEG-3 Cocamide DEA
molecular structure · PubChem
AKA: Diethanolamide
Synthetic
Cleanser
Emulsifier
Not Clean
OriginDerived from coconut oil fatty acids combined with diethanolamine as starting materials. Produced through ethoxylation with 3 moles of ethylene oxide, followed by amidation.
Amides, coco alkyl, N,N-bis(2-hydroxyethyl), ethoxylated (3 mol EO average molar ratio)
CAS #
61791-08-0
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.
Emulsifier
Mixes Oil & 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 Agencies
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR