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Surfactant

PEG-7 GLYCERYL COCOATE

CAS 66105-29-1, 68201-46-7
72

Safety score · 0–100

Fine

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

A mild PEG-modified coconut surfactant used to soften cleansers. CIR-reviewed safe; the only caveat is trace ethylene oxide impurities from PEG processing.

Function

SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYINGSURFACTANT - CLEANSING

Skin benefits

  • Mild non-ionic surfactant and refatting agent
  • Reduces irritation from harsher cleansers

Known concerns

  • Trace 1,4-dioxane possible from PEG manufacture
  • Lower biodegradability than non-PEG alternatives

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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