Surfactant
PEG-8 PG-COCO-GLUCOSIDE DIMETHICONE
Safety score · 0–100
Fine
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
A sugar-derived silicone surfactant that conditions and gently cleans. Combines coco-glucoside mildness with silicone smoothness — broadly safe at cosmetic levels; usual PEG dioxane caveat.
Function
Skin benefits
- Mild sugar-derived surfactant character
- Gentle cleansing and conditioning
- Good emulsion stability
- Sulfate-free, low-irritation profile
Known concerns
- Trace 1,4-dioxane possible in PEG-8 portion
- Class data sparse; mostly extrapolated from coco-glucosides
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry: regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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