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Surfactant

PEG-15 COCOATE

CAS 61791-29-5
67

Safety score · 0–100

Fine

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

A higher-ethoxylated coconut fatty acid ester — emulsifier and mild surfactant. Functional and well-tolerated at typical use levels; standard PEG dioxane caveat applies.

Function

SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING

Skin benefits

  • Coconut-derived emulsifier
  • Mild rinse-off cleansing
  • Solubilises lipophilic ingredients

Known concerns

  • Dioxane/EO impurity carry-over
  • Possible mild irritation at high levels

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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