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Surfactant

PEG-18 GLYCERYL OLEATE/COCOATE

70

Safety score · 0–100

Fine

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

A PEGylated glyceryl ester surfactant blending oleate and cocoate fatty acids for mild cleansing and emulsifying. Safe at cosmetic levels with the usual PEG-purity caveat.

Function

SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING

Skin benefits

  • Mild non-ionic surfactant/emulsifier
  • Solubilizes oils into water phase
  • Good cleansing without harshness

Known concerns

  • PEGylated material; trace 1,4-dioxane possible if unpurified
  • Generally well tolerated otherwise

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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