PEG-7 Glyceryl Cocoate

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PEG-7 Glyceryl Cocoate is a synthetic polymer that is made by the reaction of polyethylene glycol (PEG) and the fatty acids derived from coconut or palm kernel oil.
PEG-7 Glyceryl Cocoate is nonionic surfactant and a water-soluble ingredient that has many benefits in the cosmetic and personal care industry.

It effortlessly combines oil and water together – thus proving beneficial in cleaning the dirt and oil out of the hair. It treats rough and dry hair to leave them feeling healthy. It helps in restoring the skin’s natural barrier and locks in moisture to give smoothness and flawlessness. Also, it improves the look and feel of cosmetic products by adding desired thickness and texture to them. It mixes oil and water components together and thus stabilizes the formulations.

Additional information

CAS

66105-29-1, 68201-46-7
Functions

SURFACTANT, EMULSIFYING, CLEANSING, EMOLLIENT
Formula

CH2(OCH2CH2)xOCOR – CH(OCH2CH2)yOH – CH2(OCH2CH2)zOH (x+y+z=7)
Molar Mass

average: 600 g/mol
Application

cleansers, moisturizers, hair conditioners, shampoos
Restriction

It is safe for use in rinse-off products and can be used in leave-on products up to a concentration of 10%. Be careful for 1,4-dioxane content.
Trade names

KEST 308, Irapon GC, REWODERM LI 67-75, CETIOL HE, CETAROL HE7, TEGO SOFT GC, STEROL LG/492, OXYPON HE
Producer

kimyagaran, padidehshimijam, Evonik Industries Gmbh, Basf se, Cisme Italy S.r.l, Evonik, Lamberti Chemical Specialties, Zschimmer & Schwarz Italiana S.p.a

Trade name and Producer link: Irapon GC ,  KEST 308