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Emulsifier

METHYLSILANOL TRI-PEG-8 GLYCERYL COCOATE

CAS 128973-72-8
70

Safety score · 0–100

Fine

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

A hybrid silicone-PEG surfactant — combines methylsilanol with PEG-8 glyceryl cocoate so oils and water blend smoothly. Generally well-tolerated, with the routine PEG ethoxylation purity caveat.

Function

SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYINGSKIN CONDITIONING

Skin benefits

  • Mild emulsifying surfactant
  • Bridges silicone and water phases
  • Conditioning skin feel

Known concerns

  • 1,4-dioxane trace from PEG-8 portion
  • Limited published cosmetic safety data
  • Coconut-derived may rarely sensitize

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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