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Surfactant

PEG-80 GLYCERYL COCOATE

65

Safety score · 0–100

Fine

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

A high-PEG coconut glyceride emulsifier prized for the gentleness of baby and tear-free cleansers. Safe at typical cosmetic levels when grade-controlled to limit dioxane residues.

Function

SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYINGSURFACTANT - CLEANSING

Skin benefits

  • Very mild cleansing
  • Tear-free formulas
  • Solubilizes fragrance and oils

Known concerns

  • Possible 1,4-dioxane traces
  • Ethoxylation by-products
  • Requires purified grade

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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