Glycereth-7 Cocoate
A cosmetic ingredient used as cleansing, hair conditioning, humectant in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Glycereth-7 Cocoate is the ester of coconut acid and a polyethylene glycol ether of glycerin containing an average of 7 moles of ethylene oxide.
What does it do?
Glycereth-7 Cocoate 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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Hair conditioning
improves the appearance, feel, and manageability of hair
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Humectant
draws moisture from the air or deeper skin layers to the surface, helping skin retain water
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Skin conditioning
improves the appearance, feel, and condition of skin
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Surfactant - cleansing
surfactant whose primary cosmetic role is cleansing — the active workhorse in soaps, shampoos, and body washes
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Surfactant - emulsifying
surfactant that forms and stabilises emulsions of oil and water — without it, creams and lotions would separate
EU regulatory status
Glycereth-7 Cocoate 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 Glycereth-7 Cocoate?
Glycereth-7 Cocoate is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Glycereth-7 Cocoate is the ester of coconut acid and a polyethylene glycol ether of glycerin containing an average of 7 moles of ethylene oxide.
Is Glycereth-7 Cocoate allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Glycereth-7 Cocoate is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Glycereth-7 Cocoate do in cosmetic products?
Glycereth-7 Cocoate is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: cleansing, hair conditioning, humectant, skin conditioning, surfactant - cleansing, surfactant - emulsifying.
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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: 24/01/2013