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ETHYL PEG-15 COCAMINE SULFATE.

Valuable / ANTISTATIC, CLEANSING, HAIR CONDITIONING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING

ETHYL PEG-15 COCAMINE SULFATE is a functional surfactant and emulsifier, critical for stabilizing formulations by facilitating the dispersion of oil in water. It aids in achieving desirable product textures and ingredient solubility.

Summary

Antistatic Cleansing Hair Conditioning Emulsifying Surfactant

Science

Mechanism of Action

This compound reduces the surface tension at the interface of oil and water phases, thereby enabling the formation and stabilization of emulsions. It uniquely functions as both a non-ionic and, particularly in acidic conditions, a cationic surfactant. Its mechanistic actions also contribute to antistatic, cleansing, and hair conditioning benefits.

Research

Clinical Evidence

Low confidence
Effective range N/A
Optimal

N/A

Key findings

  1. 01 A preclinical safety study on rats demonstrated no systemic toxic effects when 10% PEG-15 cocamine was applied dermally for 30 applications over six weeks.

Transparency

Dusting Analysis

Not commonly dusted

No information regarding 'dusting' or potential for ingredient layering issues was found in the research data.

The Formula

Formulation

Solubility
Water
Optimal pH N/A
0 7 14

Stability

This ingredient exhibits robust stability across a wide pH range, performing effectively in both acidic and alkaline formulations. It also maintains its integrity well in the presence of hard water.

Safety

Safety Profile

CIR Status
Safe with restrictions
Max tested
3%
Sensitization risk Moderate

The CIR Expert Panel has deemed ETHYL PEG-15 COCAMINE SULFATE safe for use in cosmetics, provided it is formulated to be non-irritating. A critical consideration is the potential for contamination with 1,4-dioxane and ethylene oxide, necessitating stringent purification. While negative in bacterial mutagenicity studies, it has been identified as a mild to moderate skin irritant and an ocular irritant, especially at higher concentrations.

Your Skin

Skin Compatibility

No Normal
No Dry
No Oily
No Sensitive
Irritancy Moderate
Comedogenicity Unknown

Our Assessment

Verdict

Valuable

ETHYL PEG-15 COCAMINE SULFATE is a valuable ingredient for emulsion stability and product texture, but its use requires careful formulation within the 3% maximum concentration and diligent purification to mitigate irritation potential and impurity risks.

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