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Ingredient · Emulsifier

Ppg-2 hydroxyethyl cocamide

Mixed · 5/10, higher is cleaner

How we reached this

PPG-2 hydroxyethyl cocamide — surfactant + emulsifier in shampoos + body washes. EWG Skin Deep moderate hazard. PPG-modified cocamide carries propylene-glycol exposure concern + N-nitrosamine contamination risk if paired with secondary amines.

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About this rating

Ratings run 1–10, higher is cleaner, and are set editorially against the sources above — see the methodology page for how an ingredient rating becomes part of a product score. Last reviewed 2026-05-25.