PPG-2 Hydroxyethyl Cocamide Good Cleansing Agent No known benefits PPG-2 Hydroxyethyl Cocamide at a glance Surfactant/emulsifier noted for its viscosity-adjusting and foaming properties May also be used to solubilize fragrances and other compounds Typically used in cleansing formulas such as face wash, shampoo, and shower gel Deemed safe by the 2019 Cosmetic Ingredient Review Expert Panel PPG-2 Hydroxyethyl Cocamide description PPG-2 hydroxyethyl cocamide is a surfactant/emulsifier noted for its viscosity-adjusting and foaming properties. It may also be used to solubilize fragrances and various other compounds. It is typically used in cleansing formulas such as face wash, shampoo, and shower gel. The Personal Care Products Council categorizes PPG-2 hydroxyethyl cocamide as being sourced naturally from plants (such as coconut), as well as having synthetic origins. It is a yellowish liquid in raw material form. The 2019 Cosmetic Ingredient Review Expert Panel deemed PPG-2 hydroxyethyl cocamide safe in in the present practices of use and concentration described in their assessment when formulated to be non-irritating. Their report surveyed 354 personal care products containing PPG-2 hydroxyethyl cocamide in amounts of 0.00025–7.5%. Suppliers of this ingredient typically recommend use levels of 0.5–4%. Related ingredients: Polypropylene Glycol