Allowed in EU

Ppg-2/peg-8 Cocoate

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

What is it?

PPG-2/PEG-8 Cocoate is the product formed by the reaction of Coconut Acid with an average of 8 moles of ethylene oxide and 2 moles of propylene oxide

What does it do?

Ppg-2/peg-8 Cocoate is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:

  • Surfactant - emulsifying

    surfactant that forms and stabilises emulsions of oil and water — without it, creams and lotions would separate

EU regulatory status

Ppg-2/peg-8 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 Ppg-2/peg-8 Cocoate?

Ppg-2/peg-8 Cocoate is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. PPG-2/PEG-8 Cocoate is the product formed by the reaction of Coconut Acid with an average of 8 moles of ethylene oxide and 2 moles of propylene oxide

Is Ppg-2/peg-8 Cocoate allowed in cosmetics in the EU?

Yes. Ppg-2/peg-8 Cocoate is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.

What does Ppg-2/peg-8 Cocoate do in cosmetic products?

Ppg-2/peg-8 Cocoate is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: surfactant - emulsifying.

What is the CAS number of Ppg-2/peg-8 Cocoate?

The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for Ppg-2/peg-8 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