PEG-5 Cocamine

AKA: Polyethylene Glycol Cocamine, PEG-5 Coconut Oil Amine

Synthetic

Cleanser

Emulsifier

Not Clean

OriginDerived from coconut oil, a tropical plant-based fatty material commonly used in surfactant production. Produced through ethoxylation of cocamine, adding polyethylene glycol chains to enhance emulsifying properties.

Amines, coco alkyl, ethoxylated (5 mol EO average molar ratio)

CAS #

61791-14-8

Skin Types

●all-skin-types

Best For

General

Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe

Yes

Allergen Warning

⚠️ Tree Nut (Coconut)

Functions

Emulsifying

Forces oil and water to stay mixed instead of separating into layers. The unsung hero holding your lotion together.

Emulsifier

Fights Bacteria

Locks In Moisture

Wound Healing

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

CIR

Safe as used

Pregnancy

Yes

Restricted By

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CIR Safety Findings

Eye Irritant in Testing

1 study / 1 irritating / reactions moderate (CIR 48)

Concentration Guide

CIR's newest survey reports no concentration of use.

CIR · 2014 survey

Regulatory Status

USA✔ permitted

CANADA✔ permitted

Regulatory Agencies

EWG CIR FDA Health Canada

Verified Jun 2026

Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR