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Surfactant

PEG-40 GLYCERYL COCOATE

Updated
70

Safety score · 0–100

Fine

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

About

PEG-40 glyceryl cocoate — a PEG-based mild surfactant and solubilizer used in cleansers and toners. Generally well tolerated; cosmetic-grade purity matters for trace dioxane.

Function

SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYINGSURFACTANT - CLEANSING

Skin benefits

  • Mild solubilizer for fragrances
  • Effective gentle surfactant
  • Improves clarity in cleansers

Known concerns

  • Trace 1,4-dioxane risk depending on grade
  • Mildly drying at high % rinse-off

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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