PEG-4 Dicocoate
AKA “Polyethylene glycol 4 dicocoate”
Surfactant
Ingredient Facts
Peg-4 dicocoate
AKA: Polyethylene glycol 4 dicocoate
Surfactant · Emollient · EWG: 4
Synthetic
Emollient
Cleanser
Emulsifier
Skin Conditioner
Plant Oil
Not Clean
Fatty acids, coco, oxybis(2,1-ethanediyloxy-2,1-ethanediyl) esters
CAS #
69278-77-9
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
Synthetic ester combining coconut oil derivatives with polyethylene glycol, created as an emollient and emulsifier leveraging coconut oil's historical tropical skincare use.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
EWG
4
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Agencies
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR