PPG-2 Cocamide

INCI: PPG-2 COCAMIDE

CAS Number
Not individually assigned
Function
Surfactant — cleansing; viscosity controlling
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status permitted
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes CIR-reviewed (Alkoxylated Fatty Amides, 2019) — safe in present practices of use when formulated to be non-irritating

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
adequate
Dermal Absorption
low
Sensitization
low

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Expert Verdict

Used in aerosol hair sprays at ≤0.8% with non-concerning inhalation profile (95–99% droplets >10 µm); bath soaps up to 4%; must not be used where N-nitroso compounds can form; minimize primary amine impurities

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Concern Level: Low

Frequently Asked Questions

Is PPG-2 Cocamide safe in cosmetics?

Used in aerosol hair sprays at ≤0.8% with non-concerning inhalation profile (95–99% droplets >10 µm); bath soaps up to 4%; must not be used where N-nitroso compounds can form; minimize primary amine impurities The EU classifies PPG-2 Cocamide as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is PPG-2 Cocamide allowed in the EU?

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

What does PPG-2 Cocamide do in cosmetics?

PPG-2 Cocamide functions as: Surfactant — cleansing; viscosity controlling. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not individually assigned.

What is the Margin of Safety for PPG-2 Cocamide?

adequate 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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