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Emulsifier

COCONUT OIL PPG-2-PEG-6 ESTERS

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Safety score · 0–100

Fine

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

About

A coconut-oil-based emulsifier modified with both propoxy (PPG) and ethoxy (PEG) groups. Effective and skin-tolerable, but inherits the standard PEG-class trace-impurity and biodegradation concerns.

Function

SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENTSURFACTANT - EMULSIFYINGSKIN CONDITIONINGSURFACTANT - CLEANSING

Skin benefits

  • Multi-functional emulsifier
  • Coconut-oil-based
  • Helps disperse oils into water phases

Known concerns

  • Combined PPG/PEG raises trace-impurity considerations
  • Less biodegradable than non-ethoxylated alternatives
  • Quality varies with manufacturer

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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