PEG-5 Cocomonium Methosulfate

PEG-5 Cocomonium Methosulfate is a cosmetic ingredient used as an antistatic agent. It is used in 7 products in our dataset. It is regulated in the EU (listed in a Cosmetics Regulation annex).

INCI namePEG-5 COCOMONIUM METHOSULFATE
FunctionANTISTATIC
CAS number68989-03-7
Prevalence7 products (0.01% of dataset)
Most used inHaircare
EU statusRestricted (annex )

Used in

Leave-in Conditioners 28.6%Leave-in Treatments 28.6%Shampoos 28.6%Hair Masks 14.3%

Frequently asked

What does PEG-5 Cocomonium Methosulfate do in skincare?
PEG-5 Cocomonium Methosulfate functions as an antistatic agent in cosmetic formulas.
Is PEG-5 Cocomonium Methosulfate allowed in cosmetics?
Yes, but it is regulated in the EU — it appears in a Cosmetics Regulation annex with usage conditions.
What products contain PEG-5 Cocomonium Methosulfate?
It is most commonly found in Haircare products, especially leave-in conditioners (28.6% of its uses).

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