PEG/ethoxylated emulsifier
CETEARETH-14
Safety score · 0–100
Fine
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
Ethoxylated cetearyl alcohol with 14 mol ethylene oxide used as a non-ionic emulsifier. Generally safe and widely used, but shares typical PEG-class manufacturing impurity considerations.
Function
Skin benefits
- Effective non-ionic emulsifier and solubilizer
- Stabilises oil-in-water emulsions across pH range
- Generally low irritation potential
Known concerns
- Potential 1,4-dioxane impurity from ethoxylation
- PEG-class penetration enhancer effects on broken skin
- Environmental persistence of PEG residues
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry: regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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