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 – surfactant

Secondary Functions: Antistatic,hair conditioning,skin conditioning

Application Areas:

Typical Concentration Range: 0.5%–3%

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 – low-moderate; amine surfactants

Comedogenicity Rating: 1/5 – 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: 2–4.

Works Well With: Anionic surfactants (carefully – 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