Magnesium peg-3 cocamide sulfate (inci)

Author: Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer

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Last updated on: 03.07.2025

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"PEG" denotes a PEG (polyethylene glycol) derivative. The number 3 after "PEG-n" indicates the average number of molecular units -CH2-CH2-O- (M = 1000); sulphates denote the salts/esters of sulphuric acid. "Cocamide" refers to fatty acid amides obtained from the fatty acids of coconut oil.

Magnesium PEG-3 cocamide sulfate is a substance that is used in cosmetic formulations. The substance acts as a surfactant (washing-active substance).

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Last updated on: 03.07.2025