Coceth-8
AKA “Octaethylene glycol monococoate, PEG-8 Cocoate, Polyoxyethylene(8) cocoate
Synthetic
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Ingredient Facts
Coceth-8
AKA: Octaethylene glycol monococoate, PEG-8 Cocoate, Polyoxyethylene(8) cocoate
Synthetic · Surfactant - Cleansing | Surfactant - Emulsifying · EWG: 4
Plant-Derived
Cleanser
Emulsifier
Plant Oil
Synthetic
Not Clean
Gentle plant-derived cleanser that removes oil and impurities while helping blend water and oil-based ingredients into smooth, creamy formulas.
CAS #
61791-13-7
Form
Liquid
Plant-Derived
Synthetic. Typically derived from coconut or palm kernel oil fatty alcohols and ethylene oxide. Synthesized through ethoxylation, adding ethylene oxide chains to the fatty alcohol base.
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 and emulsifier commonly used in shampoos and body cleansers.
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