Ethyl Peg-15 Cocamine Sulfate
A cosmetic ingredient used as antistatic, cleansing, hair conditioning in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Ethanaminium, N-coco-alkyl-N-.alpha.-hydropoly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl)-N-.alpha.-sulfo-poly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl)-, inner salt (15 mol EO average molar ratio)
What does it do?
Ethyl Peg-15 Cocamine Sulfate is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
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Antistatic
reduces static electricity, mostly in hair products to keep strands smooth and manageable
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Cleansing
helps remove dirt, oil, makeup, and other contaminants from skin or hair
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Hair conditioning
improves the appearance, feel, and manageability of hair
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Surfactant - cleansing
surfactant whose primary cosmetic role is cleansing — the active workhorse in soaps, shampoos, and body washes
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Surfactant - emulsifying
surfactant that forms and stabilises emulsions of oil and water — without it, creams and lotions would separate
EU regulatory status
Ethyl Peg-15 Cocamine Sulfate is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the European Union under Regulation 1223/2009. It is not subject to a specific Annex restriction at the time of writing.
Frequently asked questions
What is Ethyl Peg-15 Cocamine Sulfate?
Ethyl Peg-15 Cocamine Sulfate is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Ethanaminium, N-coco-alkyl-N-.alpha.-hydropoly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl)-N-.alpha.-sulfo-poly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl)-, inner salt (15 mol EO average molar ratio)
Is Ethyl Peg-15 Cocamine Sulfate allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Ethyl Peg-15 Cocamine Sulfate is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Ethyl Peg-15 Cocamine Sulfate do in cosmetic products?
Ethyl Peg-15 Cocamine Sulfate is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: antistatic, cleansing, hair conditioning, surfactant - cleansing, surfactant - emulsifying.
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Source: EU CosIng database (European Commission). This page is derived from public-sector information published by the European Commission. · Last updated: 15/10/2010