PEG-8 cocoate

PEG-8 Cocoate (CAS 61791-29-5), also known commercially as fatty acids, coco, ethoxylated, is a coconut-derived ethoxylated ester.

Where is PEG-8 cocoate used?

• Personal care: emulsifier for oil-in-water lotions and creams
• Hair conditioning products: mild moisturizing properties supporting skin feel without heavy residue
• Home care: liquid detergents and hard surface cleaners requiring low-irritation surfactancy and grease dispersion
• Textile and leather processing: emulsifier and lubricant aid in fiber treatment baths and finishing formulations
• Agrochemical concentrates: supports emulsification of oil-based active ingredients into stable spray-ready dispersions
• It functions primarily as an emulsifier, surfactant, and mild cleansing agent in rinse-off and leave-on systems.

Commercial specifications

• Technical and cosmetic grades
• Cosmetic-grade material typically meets relevant purity benchmarks for personal care use
• Bulk supply in drums and IBCs; some suppliers offer kosher or RSPO-certified variants