murphyPPG-2 Hydroxyethyl Cocamide
molecular structure · PubChem
AKA: Coconut Surfactant, Cocamide Derivative
Synthetic
Cleanser
Emulsifier
Clean
OriginDerived from coconut oil fatty acids, this ingredient is produced through reaction with ethanolamine and propylene oxide. Synthesized by propoxylation and condensation reactions of coconut-derived fatty acid amides.
Fatty acids, coconut, reaction products with ethanolamine, propoxylated (2 mol PO average molar ratio)
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Allergen Warning
⚠️ Tree Nut (Coconut)
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
Anti-Inflammatory
Moisturizing
Fights Acne
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
1
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
1 study / 1 not sensitizing (CIR 772)
Mixed Skin Irritation Results
2 studies / 1 mixed / 1 not irritating (CIR 772)
Eye Irritant in Testing
1 study / 1 irritating / reactions moderate (CIR 772)
Concentration Guide
Leave-on0.35–7.5%
Rinse-off0.00025–4%
0%50%100%
CIR reported use · report published 2019
Regulatory Agencies
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR