Allowed in EU

Methyl Coco-Glucosides

A cosmetic ingredient used as surfactant - cleansing in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.

What is it?

Methyl Coco-Glucosides is the product obtained by the methylation of a polymer of Coco-Glucoside

What does it do?

Methyl Coco-Glucosides is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:

  • Surfactant - cleansing

    surfactant whose primary cosmetic role is cleansing — the active workhorse in soaps, shampoos, and body washes

EU regulatory status

Methyl Coco-Glucosides 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 Methyl Coco-Glucosides?

Methyl Coco-Glucosides is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Methyl Coco-Glucosides is the product obtained by the methylation of a polymer of Coco-Glucoside

Is Methyl Coco-Glucosides allowed in cosmetics in the EU?

Yes. Methyl Coco-Glucosides is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.

What does Methyl Coco-Glucosides do in cosmetic products?

Methyl Coco-Glucosides is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: surfactant - cleansing.

What is the CAS number of Methyl Coco-Glucosides?

The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for Methyl Coco-Glucosides is -.

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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