Coco-Glucoside
A cosmetic ingredient used as cleansing, foaming, surfactant - cleansing in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Coco-Glucoside is the product obtained by the condensation of coconut alcohol with glucose.
What does it do?
Coco-Glucoside is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
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Cleansing
helps remove dirt, oil, makeup, and other contaminants from skin or hair
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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
Coco-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 Coco-Glucoside?
Coco-Glucoside is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Coco-Glucoside is the product obtained by the condensation of coconut alcohol with glucose.
Is Coco-Glucoside allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Coco-Glucoside is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Coco-Glucoside do in cosmetic products?
Coco-Glucoside is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: cleansing, foaming, surfactant - cleansing.
What is the CAS number of Coco-Glucoside?
The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for Coco-Glucoside is 110615-47-9.
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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: 06/06/2016