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PEG-7 COCAMIDE.

Valuable CAS 68425-44-5 / SURFACTANT - CLEANSING, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING

PEG-7 Cocamide is a polyoxyethylenated derivative of cocamide, primarily utilized in cosmetic formulations for its surfactant and emulsifying properties. It helps to blend oil and water phases, contributing to stable and homogenous product textures.

Summary

surfactant emulsifying

Science

Mechanism of Action

Functioning as a surfactant, PEG-7 Cocamide reduces the surface tension between different phases within a cosmetic product, facilitating uniform mixing. As an emulsifying agent, it stabilizes emulsions, preventing the separation of immiscible liquids like oil and water.

Research

Clinical Evidence

Insufficient-data confidence
Effective range N/A
Optimal

N/A

Transparency

Dusting Analysis

Not commonly dusted

The Formula

Formulation

Solubility
Unknown
Optimal pH N/A
0 7 14

Safety

Safety Profile

CIR Status
Safe with restrictions
Sensitization risk Unknown

The Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR) Expert Panel concluded that PEG-7 Cocamide is safe in cosmetics, as part of a group of 40 alkoxylated fatty amides, under current practices of use and concentration when formulated to be non-irritating. This emphasizes the importance of careful formulation to ensure user comfort.

Your Skin

Skin Compatibility

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

Our Assessment

Verdict

Valuable

PEG-7 Cocamide is a valuable functional ingredient for formulators, providing surfactant and emulsifying benefits, with safety established by CIR when formulated to be non-irritating.

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