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Surfactant

PEG/PPG-6/2 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

A mild ethoxylated coconut-derived surfactant used to add slip and prevent over-drying in cleansers. Low-risk overall when properly purified.

Function

SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING

Skin benefits

  • Mild non-ionic surfactant
  • Refatting effect in cleansers
  • Good water solubility
  • Low irritation profile

Known concerns

  • PEG/PPG ethoxylation requires dioxane purification
  • Cocoate sourcing may carry palm/coconut sustainability concerns

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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