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Emulsifier

ALMONDETH-20

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Safety score · 0–100

Fine

Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.

About

An ethoxylated sweet almond oil emulsifier (~20 EO units), used to dissolve oils into water-based formulas. Mild but watch trace dioxane and almond allergens.

Function

SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYINGSURFACTANT - CLEANSING

Skin benefits

  • Ethoxylated almond-oil emulsifier (PEG-20 almond glyceride)
  • Mild surfactant action
  • Solubilizes oils
  • Plant-derived feedstock

Known concerns

  • Ethoxylation can carry trace 1,4-dioxane unless stripped
  • Almond protein traces — allergen risk
  • Quality varies by purification grade

References

EU

EU CosIng database

European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.

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