Common Name(s): Peg-2 cocamine,peg-2 cocoamine,polyoxyethylene-2 coconut amine
CAS Number: 61791-14-8
DESCRIPTION
What It Does: Conditions hair and skin while reducing static.
Why It's Used: Used as a mild amine-type surfactant with conditioning and antistatic properties from the coconut amine base.
How It Works: Amine terminus provides cationic character at low ph; peg-2 arms provide moderate hydrophilicity; coconut fatty chain anchors in lipid phases; overall mild conditioning.
Typically Found In: Conditioning shampoos,antistatic hair formulas,skin conditioning products
TECHNICAL DETAILS
Primary Category: Functional ingredient โ surfactant
Secondary Functions: Antistatic,hair conditioning,skin conditioning
Application Areas:
Facial Skincare
Body Care
Hair Care
Beard Care
Color Cosmetics (Makeup)
Dietary/Oral Supplements
Typical Concentration Range: 0.5%โ3%
SOURCING & ETHICS
Vegan Status: Yes
Halal Status: Yes
Source Notes: Coconut fatty amines from cocos nucifera; peg from petrochemical.
SKIN COMPATIBILITY
Irritancy Rating: 2/5 โ low-moderate; amine surfactants
Comedogenicity Rating: 1/5 โ low
Sensitivity Concerns: Mildly cationic at low ph; may cause irritation at high concentrations; use within recommended levels.
Safe for Sensitive Skin: Conditional
SAFETY & COMPATIBILITY
Safety Profile: Moderate safety profile. ewg score: 2โ4.
Works Well With: Anionic surfactants (carefully โ potential interaction),amphoteric surfactants,conditioning agents
Avoid Combining With: Avoid with strong anionic surfactants at high concentrations (charge neutralization)
SCIENTIFIC NOTE
Ethoxylated amines have both nonionic (from eo chains) and mildly cationic character (from amine terminus); peg-2 count gives minimal eo, maximizing cationic character; used in conditioning rinse systems and antistatic formulas.
Last Verified: 2026-03-27
Primary Sources: Cosing database,inci dictionary,cas 61791-14-8