Propylene Glycol Cocoate
AKA “Propylene Glycol Coconut Oil Ester”
Surfactant
Ingredient Facts
Propylene glycol cocoate
AKA: Propylene Glycol Coconut Oil Ester
Surfactant · Cleansing · EWG: 2
Synthetic
Cleanser
Skin Conditioner
Plant Oil
Clean
Fatty acids, coco, esters with propylene glycol
Effective at 1.0%
CAS #
67784-83-2
Form
Liquid
See origin →
Functions
Skin Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Cleansing
Makes oil and water mix so dirt, makeup, and sunscreen can actually be washed away. The reason your face wash foams.
Locks in moisture
Traditional Use
Synthesized by esterifying propylene glycol with coconut fatty acids. Created as a plant-derived alternative in modern cosmetics, combining synthetic propylene glycol technology with natural coconut oil components for emollient and conditioning properties.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Dryness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Allergen Warning
⚠️ Tree Nut (Coconut)
EWG
2
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
Restricted By
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Concentration Guide
9.9e-05%
2.0%
0%14%
Effective Range
CIR reported use: 0.000099-2
Regulatory Agencies
Final Report on the Safety Assessment of PEG-25 Propylene Glycol Stearate, PEG-75 Propylene Glycol, PEG-120 Propylene Glycol Stearate, PEG-10 Propylene Glycol, PEG-8 Propylene Glycol Cocoate, and PEG-
Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR) Expert Panel
International Journal of Toxicology
PEG-8 Propylene Glycol Cocoate
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
Propylene Glycol Cocoate
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
PEG-8 Propylene Glycol Cocoate
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
Propylene Glycol Cocoate
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR