PEG-4 Dicocoate

AKA: Polyethylene glycol 4 dicocoate

Synthetic

Emollient

Cleanser

Emulsifier

Skin Conditioner

Not Clean

OriginTypically derived from coconut oil, a tropical plant-based fatty acid source. Synthesized through polyethylene glycol esterification of coconut-derived fatty acids.

Fatty acids, coco, oxybis(2,1-ethanediyloxy-2,1-ethanediyl) esters

CAS #

69278-77-9

Form

Liquid

Skin Types

●all-skin-types

Best For

General

Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe

Yes

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

The paper trail

🔬Peer-reviewed1 paper →

⚖️Regulatory1 listing →

🛡️Safety-assessed1 review →

Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.

EWG

CIR

Safe as used

Pregnancy

Yes

Restricted By

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Concentration Guide

CIR lists it as not reported to be in use.

CIR · report published 2015

Regulatory Status

USA✔ permitted

EU⚠ restricted

JAPAN⚠ restricted

CANADA⚠ restricted

Regulatory Agencies

EWG CIR FDA EU COSING Health Canada

Verified Jun 2026

Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR