PEG-15 Cocamine

PEG-15 Cocamine is a cosmetic ingredient used as a surfactant - emulsifying, surfactant - cleansing agent. It is used in 30 products in our dataset. It is regulated in the EU (listed in a Cosmetics Regulation annex).

INCI namePEG-15 COCAMINE
FunctionSURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING
CAS number61791-14-8
Prevalence30 products (0.03% of dataset)
Most used inSkincare
EU statusRestricted (annex )
Monthly searches10

Used in

Sunscreens 96.7%Grooming 3.3%

Frequently asked

What does PEG-15 Cocamine do in skincare?
PEG-15 Cocamine functions as a surfactant - emulsifying, surfactant - cleansing agent in cosmetic formulas.
Is PEG-15 Cocamine allowed in cosmetics?
Yes, but it is regulated in the EU — it appears in a Cosmetics Regulation annex with usage conditions.
What products contain PEG-15 Cocamine?
It is most commonly found in Skincare products, especially sunscreens (96.7% of its uses).

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