Peg-3 cocamides (inci)

Author:Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer

Last updated on: 29.10.2020

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PEG-3 Cocamide (INCI) is a polyethylene glycol derivative based on coconut amides (= reaction products of the fatty acids in coconut oil with diethanolamides) which is used in cosmetic products. The number 3 after "PEG-" indicates the average number of molecular units -CH2-CH2-O-. PEG-3 cocamides act as emulsifier and surfactant.

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

Author: Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer