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"Sodium" refers to the element sodium. Sodium PEG cocamide carboxylates are substances which are used in cosmetic formulations where they act as emulsifiers (changes the interfacial tension of liquids like water and oil so that they can be mixed together) and surfactants (washing-active substance).
Representatives are
Sodium PEG-6 Cocamide carboxylateSodium
PEG-8 Cocamide carboxylate (acts only as an emulsifier).
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