PEG-5 Cocamide

PEG-5 Cocamide is a cosmetic ingredient used as a surfactant - emulsifying, surfactant - cleansing agent. It is used in 2 products in our dataset. It is regulated in the EU (listed in a Cosmetics Regulation annex).

INCI namePEG-5 COCAMIDE
FunctionSURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING
CAS number68425-44-5
Prevalence2 products (0% of dataset)
Most used inBody
EU statusRestricted (annex )

Used in

Body Washes 50%Face Cleansers 50%

Frequently asked

What does PEG-5 Cocamide do in skincare?
PEG-5 Cocamide functions as a surfactant - emulsifying, surfactant - cleansing agent in cosmetic formulas.
Is PEG-5 Cocamide 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-5 Cocamide?
It is most commonly found in Body products, especially body washes (50% of its uses).

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