Polyglyceryl-4-PEG-2 Cocamide

INCI: POLYGLYCERYL-4-PEG-2 COCAMIDE

CAS Number
Not assigned
Function
Surfactant – emulsifying agent; Surfactant – cleansing agent
Safety Rating
MODERATE

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status permitted
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes Not prohibited by FDA; not individually CIR-reviewed — falls under PEGs Cocamine group where CIR found insufficient data for some members

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
not established
Dermal Absorption
low
Sensitization
moderate

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Expert Verdict

PEG component may contain trace 1,4-dioxane contamination; cocamide moiety requires monitoring for nitrosamine formation if combined with nitrosating agents.

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Concern Level: Moderate

Regulatory Flags

peg-ingredient

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Polyglyceryl-4-PEG-2 Cocamide safe in cosmetics?

PEG component may contain trace 1,4-dioxane contamination; cocamide moiety requires monitoring for nitrosamine formation if combined with nitrosating agents. The EU classifies Polyglyceryl-4-PEG-2 Cocamide as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.

Is Polyglyceryl-4-PEG-2 Cocamide allowed in the EU?

Polyglyceryl-4-PEG-2 Cocamide EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Polyglyceryl-4-PEG-2 Cocamide do in cosmetics?

Polyglyceryl-4-PEG-2 Cocamide functions as: Surfactant – emulsifying agent; Surfactant – cleansing agent. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not assigned.

What is the Margin of Safety for Polyglyceryl-4-PEG-2 Cocamide?

not established The Margin of Safety (MoS) is calculated using SCCS methodology. A MoS above 100 is generally considered safe. Use the MoS Calculator tool to calculate MoS for your specific formulation and product category.

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