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COCETH-5

CAS 61791-13-7
75

Safety score · 0–100

Fine

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

About

A coconut-derived ethoxylated alcohol that functions as a gentle nonionic surfactant in cleansing formulations.

Coceth-5 and Coceth-8 are ethoxylated coco alcohols, classified as nonionic surfactants permitted under EU Regulation 1223/2009 without specific restrictions. Ethoxylation byproducts such as 1,4-dioxane must be removed to acceptable impurity levels. Typical use concentrations range from 0.5% to 5% in cleansing and personal hygiene products.

Skin benefits

  • Nonionic surfactant for gentle cleansing
  • Helps solubilize ingredients in formulations

Known concerns

  • May cause mild eye irritation
  • Ethoxylation byproducts like 1,4-dioxane

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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