Coceth-6
AKA “Hexaethylene glycol monococoate, PEG-6 Cocoate, Polyoxyethylene(6) cocoate
Synthetic
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Ingredient Facts
Coceth-6
AKA: Hexaethylene glycol monococoate, PEG-6 Cocoate, Polyoxyethylene(6) cocoate
Synthetic · Surfactant - Cleansing | Surfactant - Emulsifying · EWG: 4
Plant-Derived
Cleanser
Emulsifier
Plant Oil
Synthetic
Not Clean
Derived from coconut oil, this gentle cleanser helps remove dirt and oil while keeping formulas smooth and blended. Works to cleanse without stripping skin.
CAS #
61791-13-7
Form
Liquid
Plant-Derived
Synthetic. Derived from coconut oil through extraction of fatty alcohols and their ethoxylation with ethylene oxide. Produced by ethoxylating coconut fatty alcohols to create a polyethylene glycol ether surfactant.
Function
Surfactant - Cleansing | Surfactant - Emulsifying
Benefits
Cleansing Surfactant
Emulsifier
Removes Impurities
Mixes Oil & Water
Traditional Use
A synthetic ethoxylated coconut oil derivative developed in the 20th century as a non-ionic surfactant and emulsifier for mild cleansing formulations.
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