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PEG emulsifier

CETEARETH-100

CAS 68439-49-6
60

Safety score · 0–100

Fine

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

Ceteareth-100 is an ethoxylated fatty alcohol used to emulsify oils and water in creams. It is considered safe in cosmetics by the CIR panel, but, like other PEG-based ingredients, requires controlled manufacturing to limit 1,4-dioxane contamination.

Function

CLEANSING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING

Skin benefits

  • Effective non-ionic emulsifier and solubiliser
  • Helps stabilise oil-in-water creams and lotions
  • Reviewed as safe in cosmetics by the CIR expert panel

Known concerns

  • PEG/ethoxylated material; manufacturing can leave trace 1,4-dioxane if not purified
  • Petrochemical origin
  • Mild irritation potential on broken skin at high concentrations

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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