Propylene Glycol Dicocoate
AKA “Propylene Glycol Coconut Diester”
Surfactant
Ingredient Facts
Propylene glycol dicocoate
AKA: Propylene Glycol Coconut Diester
Surfactant · Emollient · EWG: 4
Synthetic
Emollient
Cleanser
Emulsifier
Skin Conditioner
Plant Oil
Not Clean
Fatty acids, coco, esters with propylene glycol
Effective at 1.0%
CAS #
68953-19-5
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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
Synthesized by combining propylene glycol with coconut fatty acid derivatives. Created in modern cosmetics as a plant-inspired emollient, designed to provide the conditioning benefits of coconut oil with improved stability and consistency.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Dryness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Allergen Warning
⚠️ Tree Nut (Coconut)
EWG
4
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
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR