Skip to content

Surfactant

PEG/PPG-6/2 GLYCERYL COCOATE

70

Safety score · 0–100

Fine

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

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.

Related surfactants

70
AMMONIUM DIMETHICONE PEG-7 SULFATE
Surfactant
 70
AMMONIUM LAURETH-6 CARBOXYLATE
Surfactant
 70
AMMONIUM PALM KERNEL SULFATE
Surfactant
 70
AMMONIUM TALLATE
Surfactant
 70
ARACHIDETH-20
Surfactant
 70
BEHENETH-20
Surfactant
 70
BENZALKONIUM MONTMORILLONITE
Surfactant
 70
C11-15 PARETH-15
Surfactant

Check your shelf

Find PEG/PPG-6/2 GLYCERYL COCOATE in your products.

Scan any cosmetic product with LuxSense to see if it contains PEG/PPG-6/2 GLYCERYL COCOATE and get a full ingredient breakdown with safety scores.

This profile is for educational purposes and does not constitute medical advice. Regulatory status and scientific understanding evolve, so always read the physical product label and consult a healthcare professional for personal concerns.