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Surfactant

CETEARETH-14

CAS 68439-49-6
70

Safety score · 0–100

Fine

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

About

A surfactant that cleanses and stabilizes emulsions in products.

C16-18 alcohols, ethoxylated (14 mol EO average molar ratio)

Function

SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING

Known concerns

  • May be drying with overuse

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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