Coceth-4 Glucoside

INCI: COCETH-4 GLUCOSIDE

CAS Number
Not uniquely assigned; parent component CAS 61791-13-7 (coceth portion). No individual CAS registered in CosIng .
Function
Foaming; surfactant – cleansing
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status permitted
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes Not restricted by FDA. Not individually reviewed by CIR; glucoside moiety is well-characterized and considered mild. Alkyl glucosides generally recognized as mild surfactants.

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
not established
Dermal Absorption
low
Sensitization
none

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Expert Verdict

Hybrid ethoxylate-glucoside surfactant with structural similarity to well-characterized alkyl glucosides; 1,4-dioxane trace monitoring recommended due to ethoxylate component, though limited specific toxicology data available for this INCI.

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Concern Level: Low

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Coceth-4 Glucoside safe in cosmetics?

Hybrid ethoxylate-glucoside surfactant with structural similarity to well-characterized alkyl glucosides; 1,4-dioxane trace monitoring recommended due to ethoxylate component, though limited specific toxicology data available for this INCI. The EU classifies Coceth-4 Glucoside as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Coceth-4 Glucoside allowed in the EU?

Coceth-4 Glucoside EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Coceth-4 Glucoside do in cosmetics?

Coceth-4 Glucoside functions as: Foaming; surfactant – cleansing. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not uniquely assigned; parent component CAS 61791-13-7 (coceth portion). No individual CAS registered in CosIng ..

What is the Margin of Safety for Coceth-4 Glucoside?

not established The Margin of Safety (MoS) is calculated using SCCS methodology. A MoS above 100 is generally considered safe. Use the MoS Calculator tool to calculate MoS for your specific formulation and product category.

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