Is PPG-2/PEG-8 Cocoate safe in cosmetics?
PPG-2/PEG-8 Cocoate has a safety rating of "GOOD" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
GOOD
Cosmetic Ingredient
PPG-2/PEG-8 Cocoate
INCI: PPG-2/PEG-8 COCOATE
PPG-2/PEG-8 Cocoate (CAS Not uniquely assigned (polymeric ester; limited published CAS)) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Surfactant—emulsifying agent; skin-conditioning agent. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
CAS Number
Not uniquely assigned (polymeric ester; limited published CAS)
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Function
Surfactant—emulsifying agent; skin-conditioning agent
Editorial assessment
GOOD
Preliminary editorial note — not a computed safety verdict.
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Not specifically restricted; supported by CIR reviews of related PPG/PEG ingredients
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for PPG-2/PEG-8 Cocoate.
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Editorial summary
Preliminary editorial summary for PPG-2/PEG-8 Cocoate — not a computed safety verdict. See the sourced toxicological data above.
Regulatory Flags
peg-ingredient
Frequently Asked Questions
Is PPG-2/PEG-8 Cocoate allowed in the EU?
PPG-2/PEG-8 Cocoate EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does PPG-2/PEG-8 Cocoate do in cosmetics?
PPG-2/PEG-8 Cocoate functions as: Surfactant—emulsifying agent; skin-conditioning agent. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not uniquely assigned (polymeric ester; limited published CAS).
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