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Surfactant

PEG-8 PROPYLENE GLYCOL COCOATE

CAS 126645-98-5
77

Safety score · 0–100

Fine

Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.

An ethoxylated coco fatty acid ester used as a mild emulsifier and cleansing surfactant. Generally well-tolerated, with the standard ethoxylate trace-dioxane caveat at unpurified grades.

Function

SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYINGSURFACTANT - CLEANSING

Skin benefits

  • Mild surfactant and emulsifier
  • Used in cleansers and lotions
  • Good skin-feel from the PG segment

Known concerns

  • Trace 1,4-dioxane possible from ethoxylation
  • Mild eye irritation potential at higher levels

References

EU

EU CosIng database

European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry: regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.

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