Peg/ppg-6/2 Glyceryl Cocoate
A cosmetic ingredient used as surfactant - emulsifying in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
PEG/PPG-6/2 Glyceryl Cocoate is the polyoxyethylene, polyoxypropylene derivative of Glyceryl Cocoate containing an average of 6 moles of ethylene oxide and 2 moles of propylene oxide; Coconut fatty acids, 1,2,3-propanetriol monoester, ethoxylated, propoxylated (6 mol EO, 2 mol PO average molar ratio)
What does it do?
Peg/ppg-6/2 Glyceryl Cocoate is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
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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
Peg/ppg-6/2 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/ppg-6/2 Glyceryl Cocoate?
Peg/ppg-6/2 Glyceryl Cocoate is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. PEG/PPG-6/2 Glyceryl Cocoate is the polyoxyethylene, polyoxypropylene derivative of Glyceryl Cocoate containing an average of 6 moles of ethylene oxide and 2 moles of propylene oxide; Coconut fatty acids, 1,2,3-propanetriol monoester, ethoxylated, propoxylated (6 mol EO, 2 mol PO average molar ratio)
Is Peg/ppg-6/2 Glyceryl Cocoate allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Peg/ppg-6/2 Glyceryl Cocoate is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Peg/ppg-6/2 Glyceryl Cocoate do in cosmetic products?
Peg/ppg-6/2 Glyceryl Cocoate is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: surfactant - emulsifying.
What is the CAS number of Peg/ppg-6/2 Glyceryl Cocoate?
The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for Peg/ppg-6/2 Glyceryl Cocoate 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