PEG-7 Glyceryl Cocoate

Functions
Surfactant
Emollient
Solubilizer
Detergent
Emulsifier
CAS Number(s)
68553-02-6
68201-46-7
FDA UNII
VNX7251543

PEG-7 Glyceryl Cocoate is an ethoxylate (7 mole) of a coconut oil and glycerin mono ester, an emollient, nonionic surfactant, and solubilizer for oils and lipophilic (oil-soluble) ingredients in water-based mild cleansing formulations such as makeup removers, cleansers, and shampoos, derived from natural raw material (coconut oil).

PEG-7 Glyceryl Cocoate is essentially colorless to light yellow hydrophilic oil with a barely perceptible odor of coconut oil. It is soluble in water and mineral oil and dispersible in isopropyl alcohol, toluene, and mineral spirits.

PEG-7 Glyceryl Cocoate also acts as a superfatting agent for skin and hair and a foam enhancer, improving the formula's skin-feel properties. It is used as a lipid layer enhancer in surfactant cleansing preparations and as a solubility promoter for essential oils and active agents in the formula. In addition, it is chemically stable within the pH range of most cosmetic formulations.

The superfatting, solubilizing, and surface-active properties of these hydrophilic fatty esters and their dual solubility in water and aqueous alcohol constitute the perfect mix of functionality for formulating the new bath products that are gaining in popularity.

PEG-7 Glyceryl Cocoate exhibits a dry, light emollience and imparts a lubricious, conditioned feel, making it ideally suited for today's body shampoos, bath gels, foam baths, and facial cleansers.

Synonyms
Mazol 159
Cremophor® GC 7

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