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Emollient

BUTYLENE GLYCOL COCOATE

Updated
78

Safety score · 0–100

Fine

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

About

Butylene glycol cocoate — a light ester of butylene glycol with coconut fatty acids, used as an emollient and solubilizer. Generally well tolerated in modern cosmetics.

Function

SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYINGEMULSION STABILISINGVISCOSITY CONTROLLING

Skin benefits

  • Light emollient ester
  • Improves spreadability
  • Solubilizer for oily actives

Known concerns

  • Limited public safety data
  • Possible irritation in very sensitive users
  • Coconut allergen rare but possible

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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