PEG-7 Glyceryl Cocoate PEG-7 Glyceride HE CAS 68201-46-7

Tree Chem supplies PEG-7 Glyceryl Cocoate CAS 68201-46-7 for customers looking to purchase a mild, multifunctional surfactant derived from renewable fatty raw materials. This product is manufactured to provide reliable emulsification, solubilization, and moisturizing performance in rinse-off and leave-on cosmetic systems, with balanced pH and controlled moisture content.

PEG-7 Glyceryl Cocoate is commonly used to improve foam quality, enhance skin conditioning, and reduce irritation potential in surfactant-based formulations. Tree Chem supports stable supply and consistent product quality for personal care manufacturers and formulators. For product selection and formulation guidance, please contact info@cntreechem.com.

Specification

Basic Information

Technical Specification

* Tested in 10% ethanol aqueous solution at 25 °C

Applications

Shampoo and Hair Care

• PEG-7 (PEG-7 Glyceryl Cocoate) is used in shampoos as a multifunctional nonionic ingredient that combines emulsification, conditioning, and foam-support roles. In cleansing systems, PEG-7 helps improve hair manageability, reduce static, and enhance shine while keeping the wash feel comfortable, which is why it is often placed as a “performance booster” alongside primary surfactants.
• In conditioning shampoo designs, PEG-7 supports stable incorporation of hydrophobic components such as silicone-type emollients and fragrance, helping keep the formula uniform through storage and use. It also blends well with thickening and conditioning frameworks, enabling balanced foam quality without pushing the system toward harshness.

Baby Care and Sensitive-Skin Cleansers

• PEG-7 is repeatedly positioned for baby and sensitive-skin cleansing because it is described as mild and non-irritating in use orientation. In baby shampoo/body wash designs, PEG-7 contributes an emollient and conditioning effect so the finished product can cleanse while reducing dryness perception and improving after-feel.
• In baby wash concepts, PEG-7 is used to leave skin soft and smooth while remaining compatible with other gentle surfactants and pH-balancing systems. These products emphasize skin-comfort delivery and formulation stability rather than aggressive detergency, and PEG-7 is treated as one of the key “comfort” components in that surfactant package.

Body Wash, Shower Gel, and Rinse-Off Skin Cleansing

• PEG-7 is used in body wash and shower gel as a softening/emollient surfactant component that supports mild cleansing while maintaining good foaming behavior. It is commonly introduced at low-to-moderate levels to improve moisturization feel without sacrificing product clarity and processing convenience.
• In transparent body wash designs, PEG-7 supports clarity retention while improving skin feel, which is useful when the formula includes multiple surfactants and needs viscosity adjustment through salt or other common thickening approaches. It is positioned as a practical way to “smooth out” the sensory profile of a cleansing system.

Skin Care Emulsions, Lotions, and Creams

• PEG-7 is widely used in oil-in-water emulsions as an emulsifier and co-emulsifier, especially where formulators want a light, non-greasy texture with stable long-term phase behavior. Its amphiphilic character supports stable droplet formation, helping maintain spreadability and consistent appearance over time.
• In lightweight lotion concepts, PEG-7 can be used as a primary emulsifier within the water phase to stabilize mineral oil, fatty alcohols, and silicone-type emollients. This positions PEG-7 not just as a cleansing ingredient, but as a core emulsification tool for daily moisturizers and similar leave-on textures.

Micellar Water, Toners, and Solubilized Water-Based Systems

• PEG-7 is particularly valued in micellar water and related watery cleansing formats because it acts as a solubilizer that can hold small amounts of oil-soluble ingredients in an aqueous base. It allows essential oils, fragrance, and light emollients to stay uniformly dispersed, supporting clear appearance and consistent performance.
• In micellar systems, PEG-7 concentration is tuned to the amount and type of oil-soluble load, and the ingredient is positioned as the central “bridge” between oil and water. This is especially relevant for facial toners and cleansing waters that must remain transparent and non-tacky while still providing comfort.

Transparent Gel Cleansers and Bubble-Free Cleansing Gels

• PEG-7 is used in transparent gel cleansers because it supports clarity while providing emulsification/solubilization and a mild cleansing feel. In low-bubble or bubble-free gel concepts, PEG-7 helps keep hydrophobes and functional additives evenly distributed without turning the formula cloudy.
• In these gels, PEG-7 is typically framed as compatible with common humectants, solvents, thickeners, and preservative systems. Its function is tied to maintaining a clean gel aesthetic, stable texture, and consistent rinse feel, especially when multiple actives or botanical components are included.

Hand Care, Wipes, and Alcohol-Based Sanitizing Systems

• PEG-7 is used in hand care formats where frequent use can cause dryness, including wipes and sanitizer-style systems. In wipe formulations, PEG-7 is positioned as an emollient/conditioner that improves skin feel while keeping the system stable and practical for daily use.
• In alcohol-based hand sanitizing concepts, PEG-7 is highlighted as a dryness-mitigation ingredient that supports comfort and reduces irritation perception linked to high alcohol content. In this context, PEG-7 functions less as a cleanser and more as a conditioning carrier that improves user experience.

Food Emulsifier and Stabilization Roles

• PEG-7 is described for food use as an emulsifier where stable oil-in-water or water-in-oil systems are needed, supporting texture consistency and separation resistance. In salad dressings and sauces, PEG-7 helps stabilize emulsions, improve mouthfeel, and keep flavors/colors more uniformly distributed.
• In beverages, PEG-7 is positioned as an emulsifier/solubilizer that can help incorporate oil-soluble flavors and colors, stabilize protein-based emulsions, and improve dispersion of micronutrients. In baked goods, it is described as a dough conditioner/emulsifier that can improve texture and shelf-life performance.

Pharmaceutical Topical Formulation and Drug-Carrier Use

• PEG-7 is used in topical pharmaceutical formats as an emulsifier and drug carrier that supports uniform distribution of actives and a smooth application texture. In acne-treatment gel concepts and similar topical systems, PEG-7 is framed as helping disperse and stabilize active components while maintaining workable product aesthetics.
• In ointment and cream bases, PEG-7 is used at higher levels as a primary emulsifier to form stable emulsion bases designed for drug delivery and consistent release behavior. It is also described as useful in delivery-focused designs (including penetration-support roles) where improving patient compliance and application feel is important.

Industrial and Other Utility Applications

• PEG-7 is described as having potential utility in textile processing as a dispersant/leveling-type auxiliary, as well as in fabric softener emulsions where it can help stabilize silicone-based systems. It is also described for industrial and household cleaning as a mild degreasing/emulsifying component in hard-surface and metal-cleaning concepts.
• For broader industrial use, PEG-7 is framed as a versatile surfactant/emulsifier that can be adapted across multiple formulation types, with selection guided by desired mildness, clarity, and stability outcomes rather than maximum detergency.

Storage & Handling

• Store in tightly sealed containers in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area
• Avoid prolonged exposure to heat, direct sunlight, and moisture
• Keep away from strong oxidizing agents
• Use clean, dry equipment during handling to prevent contamination
• Follow standard industrial hygiene and safety practices

Usage Notice

• Pre-warming may be required in cold conditions to ensure good fluidity
• Compatibility testing is recommended when formulating with high electrolyte systems
• Typical addition levels depend on formulation type and desired performance
• For cosmetic applications, comply with relevant regional regulatory requirements
• A conditioning shampoo formulation can use PEG-7 at about 1.5% together with a mild primary surfactant system, foam boosters, and polymeric thickeners to position PEG-7 as an emulsifier and conditioning agent that improves hair manageability and foam quality.
• A baby shampoo and body wash formulation can include PEG-7 at around 1.0% with a gentle surfactant blend, viscosity modifiers, and pH adjustment to approximately 5.8–6.2, using PEG-7 as an emollient component that supports mild, tear-friendly cleansing.
• A transparent moisturizing body wash formulation can use PEG-7 at about 1.0% alongside common anionic and amphoteric surfactants, chelating agents, salt for viscosity control, and water as balance, positioning PEG-7 as a softening agent while maintaining clarity.
• A lightweight moisturizing lotion formulation can apply PEG-7 at around 4.0% in the water phase together with mineral oil, fatty alcohols, glyceryl stearate, silicone emollients, humectants, carbomer, neutralizer, and preservatives, using PEG-7 as the primary emulsifier to build a stable oil-in-water emulsion.
• A hand sanitizer wipe formulation can include PEG-7 at about 0.3% with a quaternary ammonium disinfectant, glycerol, mild auxiliary surfactants, preservatives, and water, using PEG-7 as a conditioning component to reduce dryness and improve skin feel.
• A micellar water formulation can use PEG-7 typically in the range of about 1.6–2.6%, adjusted according to the oil load, to solubilize oil-based components and maintain a clear, stable aqueous micellar system.
• A transparent gel cleanser formulation can include PEG-7 at about 1–2% together with humectants, solvents, gelling agents, preservatives, chelators, and pH adjustment, positioning PEG-7 as an emulsifier and solubilizer that supports clarity and mild cleansing.
• A salad dressing formulation can use PEG-7 at approximately 0.5–2% as an emulsifier to stabilize oil-in-water systems, reduce phase separation during storage, and improve texture and mouthfeel.
• A beverage emulsifier system can apply PEG-7 at about 0.1–1% to emulsify oil-soluble flavors and colors, stabilize dispersion, and support uniform appearance and sensory balance.
• A baked goods formulation can include PEG-7 at around 0.2–0.5% as an emulsifier and dough-conditioning component to improve texture, processing behavior, and shelf-life stability.
• A hydrophilic ointment base formulation can use PEG-7 at about 10.0% together with petrolatum, mineral oil, wax components, purified water, and humectants to position PEG-7 as the primary emulsifier in a stable topical base.
• An alcohol-based hand sanitizer formulation can include PEG-7 at around 4.5% with ethyl alcohol, water, thickening agents, and glycerin, using PEG-7 as an emollient and conditioning carrier to reduce dryness perception in high-alcohol systems.

Packaging

• Packaging and transportation can be arranged according to customer requirements
• Suitable for drum, IBC, or other customized packaging formats upon request