Allowed in EU

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:

  • Cleansing

    helps remove dirt, oil, makeup, and other contaminants from skin or hair

  • Foaming

    produces foam when mixed with water and agitated

  • 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