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Surfactant

GLYCERETH-5 COCOATE

76

Safety score · 0–100

Fine

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

A coconut fatty-acid ester of glycereth-5 (ethoxylated glycerin) — a gentle emulsifying surfactant. Standard PEG-class purification caveats apply; safe at cosmetic-grade quality.

Function

SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING

Skin benefits

  • Mild emulsifying surfactant
  • Coconut-fatty-acid base
  • Good water/oil compatibility
  • Compatible with most actives

Known concerns

  • Glycereth (PEG-glycerin) class — purification governs trace-dioxane potential
  • Plant fatty-acid origin requires allergen control

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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