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"PEG" means a PEG (polyethylene glycol) derivative The number 3 after "PEG-n" indicates the average number of molecular units -CH2-CH2-O- (M = 1000); sulphates denotes the salts/esters of sulphuric acid. "Cocamides" means fatty acid amides obtained from the fatty acids of coconut oil.
Magnesium PEG-3 cocamide sulfate is a substance which is used in cosmetic formulations. The substance acts as a surfactant (washing-active substance).
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