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Coceth-3
AKA “
Triethylene glycol monococoate, PEG-3 Cocoate, Polyoxyethylene(3) cocoate
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Synthetic
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Ingredient Facts
Coceth-3
AKA: Triethylene glycol monococoate, PEG-3 Cocoate, Polyoxyethylene(3) cocoate
Synthetic · Cleansing · EWG: 4
WHAT IS IT?
Synthetic
Cleanser
Emulsifier
Plant Oil
Synthetic
Clean
A gentle cleanser derived from coconut oil that helps remove dirt and oil while keeping formulas smooth and blended.
CAS #
61791-13-7
Form
Liquid
See origin →
WHAT'S IT DO?
Functions
Cleansing
Makes oil and water mix so dirt, makeup, and sunscreen can actually be washed away. The reason your face wash foams.
Emulsifying
Forces oil and water to stay mixed instead of separating into layers. The unsung hero holding your lotion together.
Cleansing Surfactant
Emulsifier
Removes Impurities
Mixes Oil & Water
Traditional Use
A synthetic ethoxylated coconut oil derivative developed as a non-ionic surfactant with lower ethylene oxide content, used in mild cleansing products.
Skin Types
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all-skin-types
Best For
General
Melanin-Rich Skin
Suitable
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
IS IT SAFE?
EWG
4
CIR
Safe
Pregnancy
Yes
Restricted By
Credo Beauty
Whole Foods Premium Body Care
Beauty Heroes
MADE SAFE
EWG VERIFIED
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USA
✔ permitted
EU
⚠ restricted
JAPAN
⚠ restricted
CANADA
⚠ restricted
Regulatory Agencies
EWG
CIR
FDA
EU COSING
Health Canada
WHAT'S THE PROOF?
Coceth-3
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
→
Disodium Coceth-3 Sulfosuccinate
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
→
Verified Feb 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR