Coceth-3
AKA “Triethylene glycol monococoate, PEG-3 Cocoate, Polyoxyethylene(3) cocoate
Synthetic
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Ingredient Facts
Coceth-3
AKA: Triethylene glycol monococoate, PEG-3 Cocoate, Polyoxyethylene(3) cocoate
Synthetic · Surfactant - Cleansing | Surfactant - Emulsifying · EWG: 4
Plant-Derived
Cleanser
Emulsifier
Plant Oil
Synthetic
Not 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
Plant-Derived
Synthetic. Derived from coconut oil through ethoxylation of coconut alcohol or fatty acid derivatives. Synthesized by reacting coconut-derived alcohols with ethylene oxide to create the polyethylene glycol ether chain.
Function
Surfactant - Cleansing | Surfactant - Emulsifying
Benefits
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
all-skin-types
Best For
Target
General
Melanin-Rich Skin
Suitable
Pregnancy Safe
Yes
EWG Score4
CIR Safety Findings
medical-approval, all-shades-safe, Not a Sensitizer
Regulatory Status
USApermitted
EUrestricted
JAPANrestricted
CANADArestricted
Verified Feb 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR