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Glyceryl Cocoate
AKA “Glycerol Cocoate, Glyceryl Coconut Fatty Acid”
Surfactant
Ingredient Facts
Glyceryl cocoate
AKA: Glycerol Cocoate, Glyceryl Coconut Fatty Acid
Surfactant · Emollient · EWG: 3
Synthetic
Emollient
Cleanser
Emulsifier
Skin Conditioner
Plant Oil
Not Clean
Glycerides, coco mono-
CAS #
61789-05-7
Form
Liquid
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Functions
Emollient
Fills in the tiny cracks between skin cells to make everything feel smooth and soft. The "silky finish" ingredient.
Emulsifying
Forces oil and water to stay mixed instead of separating into layers. The unsung hero holding your lotion together.
Locks In Moisture
Traditional Use
A synthetic ester made from glycerin and coconut fatty acids. Developed in the 20th century as a plant-derived alternative to traditional animal-based emollients and cleansing agents.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Dryness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Allergen Warning
⚠️ Tree Nut (Coconut)
EWG
3
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Final Report on the Safety Assessment of PEG-7, -30, -40, -78 and -80 Glyceryl Cocoate
Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR) Expert Panel
International Journal of Toxicology
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Glyceryl Cocoate
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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Glyceryl Cocoate/Citrate/Lactate
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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PEG-3 Glyceryl Cocoate
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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PEG-30 Glyceryl Cocoate
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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PEG-40 Glyceryl Cocoate
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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PEG-7 Glyceryl Cocoate
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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PEG-78 Glyceryl Cocoate
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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PEG-80 Glyceryl Cocoate
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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Glyceryl Cocoate
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
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PEG-30 Glyceryl Cocoate
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
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PEG-40 Glyceryl Cocoate
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
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PEG-7 Glyceryl Cocoate
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
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PEG-80 Glyceryl Cocoate
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
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Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR