PEG-8 Cocamine

PEG-8 Cocamine molecular structure
molecular structure · PubChem
AKA: Polyethylene Glycol 8 Cocamine, PEG-8 Coco Amine
Synthetic
Cleanser
Emulsifier
Not Clean
OriginDerived from coconut oil-derived cocamine combined with polyethylene glycol chains. Synthesized through ethoxylation, where polyethylene glycol is chemically bonded to cocamine molecules.
PEG-8 Cocamine is the polyethylene glycol derivative of Cocamine
CAS #
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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.
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.
Removes Impurities
Cleansing Surfactant
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 lists it as not reported to be in use.
CIR · report published 2018
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR