PEG-7 Glyceryl Cocoate
Avoid
Surfactant; Emollient; Emulsifier
Also Known As
Polyethylene Glycol-7 Glyceryl Cocoate
CAS Number
68201-46-7
What It Does
Provides mild cleansing, solubilization, and skin conditioning.
Why Oh Daisey Rates It This Way
CIR concluded PEGylated alkyl glycerides including PEG-7 Glyceryl Cocoate are safe under assessed cosmetic conditions. However, the concern lies in the impurities of 1,4-Dioxane and ethylene oxide which can be assosciated with reproductive, developmental, and endocrine effects, a potential carcinogen and DNA damage.
Evidence Level
Strong