Coceth-4 Glucoside
A cosmetic ingredient used as foaming, surfactant - cleansing in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Alcohols, coco, ethoxylated, reaction products with glucose (4 mol EO average molar ratio)
What does it do?
Coceth-4 Glucoside is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
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Foaming
produces foam when mixed with water and agitated
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Surfactant - cleansing
surfactant whose primary cosmetic role is cleansing — the active workhorse in soaps, shampoos, and body washes
EU regulatory status
Coceth-4 Glucoside is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the European Union under Regulation 1223/2009. It is not subject to a specific Annex restriction at the time of writing.
Frequently asked questions
What is Coceth-4 Glucoside?
Coceth-4 Glucoside is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Alcohols, coco, ethoxylated, reaction products with glucose (4 mol EO average molar ratio)
Is Coceth-4 Glucoside allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Coceth-4 Glucoside is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Coceth-4 Glucoside do in cosmetic products?
Coceth-4 Glucoside is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: foaming, surfactant - cleansing.
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Source: EU CosIng database (European Commission). This page is derived from public-sector information published by the European Commission. · Last updated: 15/10/2010