Peg-20 Glyceryl Cocoate
A cosmetic ingredient used as surfactant - cleansing in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
PEG-20 Glyceryl Cocoate is the polyethylene glycol ether of Glyceryl Cocoate containing an average of 20 moles of ethylene oxide.
What does it do?
Peg-20 Glyceryl Cocoate is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
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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
Peg-20 Glyceryl 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 Peg-20 Glyceryl Cocoate?
Peg-20 Glyceryl Cocoate is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. PEG-20 Glyceryl Cocoate is the polyethylene glycol ether of Glyceryl Cocoate containing an average of 20 moles of ethylene oxide.
Is Peg-20 Glyceryl Cocoate allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Peg-20 Glyceryl Cocoate is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Peg-20 Glyceryl Cocoate do in cosmetic products?
Peg-20 Glyceryl Cocoate is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: surfactant - cleansing.
What is the CAS number of Peg-20 Glyceryl Cocoate?
The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for Peg-20 Glyceryl Cocoate is 68201-46-7 (generic).
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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: 24/10/2019