Glycereth-17 Cocoate

INCI: GLYCERETH-17 COCOATE

CAS Number
No unique CAS assigned; COSING REF No. 76272
Function
Surfactant (cleansing, emulsifying); non-ionic co-surfactant
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes Permitted โ€” no CFR restrictions; no individual CIR assessment, but PEGylated alkyl glycerides group reviewed and deemed safe (CIR 2014)

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
adequate
Dermal Absorption
negligible
Sensitization
low

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Expert Verdict

1,4-dioxane and ethylene oxide impurity control required; coconut-derived ingredient relevant for coconut allergy declarations; approved under Whole Foods body care quality standard

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Concern Level: Low

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Glycereth-17 Cocoate safe in cosmetics?

1,4-dioxane and ethylene oxide impurity control required; coconut-derived ingredient relevant for coconut allergy declarations; approved under Whole Foods body care quality standard The EU classifies Glycereth-17 Cocoate as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Glycereth-17 Cocoate allowed in the EU?

Glycereth-17 Cocoate EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Glycereth-17 Cocoate do in cosmetics?

Glycereth-17 Cocoate functions as: Surfactant (cleansing, emulsifying); non-ionic co-surfactant. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: No unique CAS assigned; COSING REF No. 76272.

What is the Margin of Safety for Glycereth-17 Cocoate?

adequate 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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