CAS: 68201-46-7
Alias: PEG-7 Glycerin Cocoate, Ethoxylated (7 EO) glyceryl monococoate
1.Product Property
PEG-7 glyceryl cocoate is a light-yellow to white, low-odour liquid at 25 °C. It is fully miscible with water and most cosmetic oils, provides excellent emolliency and refatting, and is stable over pH 3–9 and up to 80 °C. The ester exhibits mild cleansing action, low irritation, and good skin compatibility.
2.Technical Norm
Parameter | Specification |
Appearance (25 °C) | Light-yellow to white liquid |
Saponification value | 90–100 mg KOH/g |
Hydroxyl value | 175–195 mg KOH/g |
Acid value | < 5 mg KOH/g |
pH (25 °C, 10 % aq.) | 5.0–7.0 |
Odour | Odourless |
3.Application Scope and Usage
PEG-7 glyceryl cocoate is used as a mild refatting agent and co-surfactant in shampoos, shower gels, facial cleansers and baby-care products to prevent drying while maintaining foam. In industrial hard-surface cleaners it acts as an emulsifier for oily soils. Typical dosage is 2–8 % in rinse-off formulations and 1–3 % in leave-on products.
4.Package and Storage
Supplied in 50 kg blue HDPE drums (Ø 380 × 480 mm) with tamper-evident screw caps. Store at 5–35 °C in a dry, well-ventilated area away from strong acids, oxidizers and direct sunlight. Keep drums tightly closed. Shelf life: 24 months from manufacture date when stored under recommended conditions.