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Surfactant

METHYLSILANOL PEG-7 GLYCERYL COCOATE

CAS 106040-46-4 Updated
66

Safety score · 0–100

Fine

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

About

A silicone-PEG-coconut hybrid used as a mild surfactant and conditioner. Generally well tolerated but PEG-class purity standards matter to avoid trace dioxane.

Function

SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYINGSKIN CONDITIONING

Skin benefits

  • Silicone-like softness
  • Mild cleansing action
  • Good emulsion stabilizer
  • Hair detangling

Known concerns

  • Trace 1,4-dioxane risk in PEG ethers
  • Sparse independent safety data

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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