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Surfactant

DIMETHICONE PEG-7 COCOATE

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Safety score · 0–100

Good

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

About

A coconut fatty-acid-modified dimethicone copolyol that gives products silky slip with mild cleansing action. Considered safe at cosmetic levels; only the routine PEG-purity caveat applies.

Function

SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENTSURFACTANT - EMULSIFYINGHAIR CONDITIONINGSKIN CONDITIONINGSURFACTANT - CLEANSING

Skin benefits

  • Mild cleansing surfactant
  • Silky aftertouch from silicone backbone
  • Coconut-derived fatty acids for softness
  • Stabilizes complex emulsions

Known concerns

  • PEG chain — purification grade matters for 1,4-dioxane
  • Cocoa-related allergens unlikely but possible

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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