Sodium PEG-8 Cocamide Carboxylate

INCI: SODIUM PEG-8 COCAMIDE CARBOXYLATE

CAS Number
Not individually assigned
Function
Cleansing, Surfactant (cleansing \& emulsifying) — coconut fatty acid-based PEG amide carboxylate
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status permitted
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes Permitted for cosmetic use; no individual CIR monograph

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

PEG-derived — 1,4-dioxane/EO residual monitoring; PEG-8 = moderate EO count, still below high-concern threshold

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Concern Level: Low

Regulatory Flags

peg-ingredient

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Sodium PEG-8 Cocamide Carboxylate safe in cosmetics?

PEG-derived — 1,4-dioxane/EO residual monitoring; PEG-8 = moderate EO count, still below high-concern threshold The EU classifies Sodium PEG-8 Cocamide Carboxylate as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Sodium PEG-8 Cocamide Carboxylate allowed in the EU?

Sodium PEG-8 Cocamide Carboxylate EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Sodium PEG-8 Cocamide Carboxylate do in cosmetics?

Sodium PEG-8 Cocamide Carboxylate functions as: Cleansing, Surfactant (cleansing \& emulsifying) — coconut fatty acid-based PEG amide carboxylate. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not individually assigned.

What is the Margin of Safety for Sodium PEG-8 Cocamide Carboxylate?

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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