PPG-2 Hydroxyethyl Coco/Isostearamide
molecular structure · PubChem
AKA: Coconut Surfactant, Isostearamide Derivative
Allergen Warning
⚠️ Tree Nut (Coconut)
Plant-Derived
Cleanser
Plant Oil
Clean
Amide of a mixture of isostearic acid and coconut acid, propoxylated
Form
Liquid
Functions
Cleansing
Makes oil and water mix so dirt, makeup, and sunscreen can actually be washed away. The reason your face wash foams.
Surfactant Cleansing
Anti-Inflammatory
Moisturizing
Fights Acne
Lifts away dirt and oil
Traditional Use
Created as a synthetic blend combining coconut-derived and isostearic acid components with propylene glycol in the late 20th century. Developed to provide conditioning properties in modern cosmetic formulations.
EWG
1
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Concentration Guide
Dermal absorption: 100%. Source: CIR Safety Assessment (CIR Seq 772).
Regulatory Agencies
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
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.
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR