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COCETH-20.

Valuable CAS 61791-13-7 / SURFACTANT - CLEANSING, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING

COCETH-20 is a polyethylene glycol (PEG) ether derived from coconut fatty alcohols, primarily functioning in personal care formulations as a surfactant and an emulsifying agent.

Summary

emulsifying surfactant/cleansing

Science

Mechanism of Action

This ingredient operates as a surfactant by reducing surface tension, which facilitates its role as a cleansing agent on skin, hair, and teeth. Furthermore, its unique molecular structure, featuring both lipophilic (oil-attracting) and hydrophilic (water-attracting) components, allows it to effectively reduce interfacial tension between incompatible substances like fats and water, thereby stabilizing oil-in-water mixtures as an emulsifier.

Research

Clinical Evidence

Insufficient-data confidence
Effective range N/A
Optimal

N/A

Transparency

Dusting Analysis

Not commonly dusted

The Formula

Formulation

Solubility
Unknown
Optimal pH N/A
0 7 14

Stability

As a polyethylene glycol derivative, COCETH-20's water solubility and hygroscopicity (ability to absorb moisture) are noted to decrease with increasing molar mass.

Safety

Safety Profile

CIR Status
Safe as used
Sensitization risk Unknown

The Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR) Expert Panel has concluded that alkyl PEG ethers, a classification including COCETH-20 (CAS No. 61791-13-7), are safe for use provided they are formulated to be nonirritating to the skin.

Your Skin

Skin Compatibility

No Normal
No Dry
No Oily
No Sensitive
Irritancy Unknown
Comedogenicity Unknown

Our Assessment

Verdict

Valuable

COCETH-20 is a valuable functional ingredient for formulations, effectively acting as an emulsifier and surfactant with established safety when properly formulated.

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