Surfactant

PEG-9 Cocoate

INCI: PEG-9 COCOATE
CAS 61791-29-5 (generic for PEG coconut acid esters)
Fatty acids, coco-, monoesters with .alpha.-hydro-.omega.-hydroxy-poly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl) (9 mol EO average molar ratio)
Generally Safe
This ingredient has a good safety profile based on available data.
Purpose

Function

Surfactant—emulsifying agent; skin conditioning agent—emollient
Profile

Properties

Silicone
Silicone free
Malassezia
Safe
Fungal Acne
Safe
Details

Description

Fatty acids, coco-, monoesters with .alpha.-hydro-.omega.-hydroxy-poly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl) (9 mol EO average molar ratio)

Reference

Identifiers

CAS Number
61791-29-5 (generic for PEG coconut acid esters)
INCI
PEG-9 COCOATE
Category
Surfactant
Updated
Apr 23, 2026