Common Name(s): Peg-2 cocamide,polyoxyethylene-2 coconut amide,peg-2 cocoamide
DESCRIPTION
What It Does: Boosts foam and thickens cleansing products while providing mild emulsification.
Why It's Used: Low-eo (2) coconut amide provides foam stabilization and mild co-surfactant function; amide bond provides stability.
How It Works: 2 eo units give low hlb (~5โ6); coconut amide provides foam stabilization; mild nonionic character; amide bond is hydrolytically stable.
Typically Found In: Shampoos,liquid soaps,mild cleansers,foam-boosted products
TECHNICAL DETAILS
Primary Category: Functional ingredient โ surfactant
Secondary Functions: Foam boosting,emulsifying,skin conditioning
Application Areas:
Facial Skincare
Body Care
Hair Care
Beard Care
Color Cosmetics (Makeup)
Dietary/Oral Supplements
Typical Concentration Range: 1%โ5%
SOURCING & ETHICS
Vegan Status: Yes
Halal Status: Yes
Source Notes: Coconut fatty acids from cocos nucifera; eo from petrochemical; semi-natural.
SKIN COMPATIBILITY
Irritancy Rating: 1/5 โ very low
Comedogenicity Rating: 1/5 โ low
Sensitivity Concerns: Generally well tolerated.
Safe for Sensitive Skin: Yes
SAFETY & COMPATIBILITY
Safety Profile: Good safety profile. ewg score: 1โ2.
Works Well With: Anionic surfactants,amphoteric surfactants,humectants
Avoid Combining With: No significant incompatibilities
SCIENTIFIC NOTE
Peg-2 cocamide provides foam stabilization from the fatty amide structure with improved water compatibility versus non-ethoxylated cocamide; amide bond provides superior hydrolytic stability versus ester linkage.
Last Verified: 2026-03-27
Primary Sources: Cosing database,inci dictionary