PEG-3 Cocamine

PEG-3 Cocamine molecular structure
molecular structure · PubChem
AKA: Polyethylene Glycol 3 Cocamine, PEG 3 Cocamine
Synthetic
Cleanser
Emulsifier
Not Clean
OriginDerived from coconut oil-derived fatty amines, a synthetic compound from the surfactant family. Synthesized through ethoxylation, where polyethylene glycol chains are added to coconut amine precursors.
Amines, coco alkyl, ethoxylated (3 mol EO average molar ratio)
CAS #
61791-14-8
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
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-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