PPG-2 Cocamide

PPG-2 Cocamide is a cosmetic ingredient used as a surfactant - cleansing, viscosity controlling agent. It is used in 21 products in our dataset. It is regulated in the EU (listed in a Cosmetics Regulation annex).

INCI namePPG-2 COCAMIDE
FunctionSURFACTANT - CLEANSING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING
Prevalence21 products (0.02% of dataset)
Most used inHaircare
EU statusRestricted (annex )

Used in

Shampoos 81%Face Cleansers 19%

Frequently asked

What does PPG-2 Cocamide do in skincare?
PPG-2 Cocamide functions as a surfactant - cleansing, viscosity controlling agent in cosmetic formulas.
Is PPG-2 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 PPG-2 Cocamide?
It is most commonly found in Haircare products, especially shampoos (81% of its uses).

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