Common Name(s): Ppg-2 cocamide,polypropylene glycol-2 coconut amide,ppg coco amide

DESCRIPTION

What It Does: Stabilizes foam and conditions skin in cleansing products.

Why It's Used: Ppg modification of cocamide reduces irritation potential versus traditional cocamide dea; used as a mild co-surfactant and foam booster.

How It Works: Ppg-2 modification increases water solubility and reduces tackiness of fatty amide; cocamide provides foam stabilization; overall mild nonionic character.

Typically Found In: Mild shampoos,facial cleansers,baby products,sensitive skin cleansers

TECHNICAL DETAILS

Primary Category: Functional ingredient – surfactant

Secondary Functions: Foam boosting,skin conditioning,emollient

Application Areas:

Typical Concentration Range: 1%–5%

SOURCING & ETHICS

Vegan Status: Yes

Halal Status: Yes

Source Notes: Coconut fatty acids from cocos nucifera; propylene oxide from synthetic; semi-natural.

SKIN COMPATIBILITY

Irritancy Rating: 1/5 – very low

Comedogenicity Rating: 1/5 – low

Sensitivity Concerns: Very mild; free of dea nitrosamine concerns (ppg replaces dea).

Safe for Sensitive Skin: Yes

SAFETY & COMPATIBILITY

Safety Profile: Excellent safety profile. ewg score: 1.

Works Well With: Anionic surfactants,amphoteric surfactants,humectants

Avoid Combining With: No significant incompatibilities

SCIENTIFIC NOTE

Ppg-2 cocamide represents an evolution of traditional cocamide dea; by replacing diethanolamine with propylene glycol, the nitrosamine formation risk is eliminated while maintaining similar foam-boosting function.

Last Verified: Cosing database,inci dictionary

Primary Sources: 2026-03-27