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Surfactant

PEG-5 COCOATE

CAS 61791-29-5
73

Safety score · 0–100

Fine

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

A lower-ethoxylated coconut fatty acid ester used as a mild emulsifier. The lower PEG degree reduces impurity carry-over compared with higher PEG variants.

Function

SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING

Skin benefits

  • Mild emulsifier and surfactant
  • Coconut-derived
  • Reduced impurity load vs higher PEG variants

Known concerns

  • Standard PEG dioxane caveat
  • Limited public literature

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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