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COCETH-3

CAS 61791-13-7
72

Safety score · 0–100

Fine

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

About

An ethoxylated coconut fatty alcohol used as a nonionic surfactant and emulsifier in a wide range of cosmetic products.

Coceth-3 is the polyethylene glycol ether of coconut fatty alcohol with an average of 3 ethylene oxide units. It functions as a nonionic surfactant and emulsifier, contributing to product texture and mildness. It is not restricted in EU cosmetics regulation. As with all ethoxylated ingredients, the SCCS has noted that residual ethylene oxide must be below established safety limits.

Skin benefits

  • Nonionic surfactant
  • Emulsifying
  • Texture enhancement

Known concerns

  • Potential residual ethylene oxide

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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