Is PEG-7 Glyceryl Cocoate safe in cosmetics?
PEG-7 Glyceryl Cocoate has a safety rating of "GOOD" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
Good
Emollient
PEG-7 Glyceryl Cocoate
Also known as: Coco glycerides, monoglycerides and diglycerides, ethoxylated, Glycerides, coco mono- and di-, ethoxylated, Diglycerides, coco, coco monoglycerides and, ethoxylated, Monoglycerides, coco, coco diglycerides and, ethoxylated, PEG-7 Glycerox HE (+9 more)
INCI: PEG-7 GLYCERYL COCOATE
PEG-7 Glyceryl Cocoate (CAS 68201-46-7) is a cosmetic emollient functioning as cleansing / emollient / emulsifier. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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Auto-generated CPSR Part A draft with source citations
Function
cleansing / emollient / emulsifier
Safety Rating
GOOD
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
CIR: SQ - IJT 33(Suppl 4):13-39, 2014
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for PEG-7 Glyceryl Cocoate.
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Additional Ingredient Properties
10 property records from structured ingredient metadata.
baby_pediatric
{"cas_number": "CAS-29435", "ingredient_class": "cleanser_baby", "pediatric_safety_rating": "acceptable", "minimum_age_months": "6", "neonatal_safe": "no", "premature_infant_safe": "insufficient_data", "skin_barrier_maturity_consideration": "PEG-based - adequate safety", "transepidermal_absorption_risk_pediatric": "low", "systemic_exposure_concern_pediatric": "low", "dose_per_kg_body_weight_concer…
comedogenicity_detail
{"comedogenicity_rating": "1", "irritancy_rating": "1", "skin_type_suitability": "all,combination,normal", "acne_safe": "yes", "source": "Emulsifier/emollient"}
concentration
{"min_concentration_pct": "2.0", "max_concentration_pct": "10.0", "typical_concentration_pct": "5.0", "product_type": "Micellar Water", "function_at_concentration": "Solubilizer", "source": "CIR Safety Assessment"}
ecotoxicity
{"biodegradable": "partial", "biodegradation_days": "120-240", "bioaccumulative": "yes", "aquatic_toxicity_level": "low", "coral_reef_safe": "unknown", "marine_toxicity": "low toxicity", "freshwater_toxicity": "moderate persistence", "endocrine_disruptor": "no", "persistent_organic_pollutant": "no", "microplastic": "no", "nano_particle": "no", "hawaii_banned": "no", "eu_restricted_environmental": …
emulsifier
{"cas_number": "68201-46-7", "ingredient_class": "O/W_emulsifier", "chemical_type": "PEG_ester", "HLB_value": "11.0", "HLB_required_for_oil_phase": "9-13", "emulsion_type_primary": "O/W", "droplet_size_typical_um": "0.5-2", "surface_tension_reduction_mN_m": "35", "interfacial_tension_reduction": "39", "foam_formation": "moderate", "foam_stability": "low", "liquid_crystal_formation": "moderate", "l…
emulsion_hlb
{"hlb_value": "11.0", "hlb_required_as_emulsifier": "yes", "emulsifier_type": "o_w", "critical_packing_parameter": "0.26-0.36", "phase_inversion_temperature_c": "74-82", "emulsion_stabilization_mechanism": "steric_stabilization", "co_emulsifier_pairs": "glyceryl_cocoate", "optimal_oil_phase_pct": "8-22", "optimal_water_phase_pct": "78-92", "electrolyte_tolerance": "moderate", "pH_emulsion_stabilit…
hair_care
{"hair_function": "conditioning", "hair_type_suitability": "all", "curl_pattern_suitability": "all", "porosity_suitability": "all", "protein_sensitivity": "neutral", "moisture_protein_balance": "yes", "cg_method_approved": "not-a-silicone", "silicone_type": "not-a-sulfate", "sulfate_type": "no", "drying_alcohol": "no", "fatty_alcohol": "no", "heat_protectant": "yes", "color_safe": "neutral", "kera…
ph_stability
{"optimal_ph_min": "3.0", "optimal_ph_max": "10.0", "stable_ph_min": "3.0", "stable_ph_max": "11.0", "ph_dependent_function": "Non-ionic; solubilizer", "formulation_note": "Wide pH stability", "source": "Formulation literature"}
Function Categories & List Membership
Cosmetic/Chemical Function Categories
Emulsifier
Softener and conditioner
Surfactant (surface active agent)
Regulatory List Membership (3)
EU Regulated in Personal Care
EU Restricted for Children (Cosmetics)
EPA Safer Chemical Ingredients List (SCIL)
Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for PEG-7 Glyceryl Cocoate.
Regulatory Flags
emollient
cleansing
rinse-off
peg-derivative
xerosis-suitable
atopic-suitable
eu_children_restricted
epa_safer_alternative
Known Synonyms
Coco glycerides, monoglycerides and diglycerides, ethoxylated
Glycerides, coco mono- and di-, ethoxylated
Diglycerides, coco, coco monoglycerides and, ethoxylated
Monoglycerides, coco, coco diglycerides and, ethoxylated
PEG-7 Glycerox HE
Macrogol 7 glycerol cocoate
PEG-30 Glyceryl cocoate
Rewoderm LI 63
Oxypon 400
Nikkol TMGCO 7
Acconon C 80
Hyper oil HE
Glycerox HE
Ethoxylated coco mono- and diglycerides
Chemical Function
Surfactant (surface active agent)
Emulsifier
Regulatory Lists
SCIL (9/2019)
inert_ingredient; non_food_use; Pesticides
Europe; Personal care - body hygiene - hand soap
children; Europe; Personal care
children; Europe; Personal care
children; Europe; Personal care - body hygiene - body wash
children; Europe; Personal care - hair styling and care - shampoo
children; Europe; Personal care - specialized bath products - bubble bath
consumer_product; Europe
Europe; Personal care
Europe; Personal care
Australian Status
AICIS status: listed
Frequently Asked Questions
Is PEG-7 Glyceryl Cocoate allowed in the EU?
PEG-7 Glyceryl Cocoate EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does PEG-7 Glyceryl Cocoate do in cosmetics?
PEG-7 Glyceryl Cocoate functions as: cleansing / emollient / emulsifier. It is classified as a Emollient in our database. CAS number: 68201-46-7.
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