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Emulsifier

CETETH-7 STEARATE

80

Safety score · 0–100

Good

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

A combined PEGylated cetyl alcohol and stearic acid emulsifier (Ceteth-7 stearate). Stabilises creams reliably with a soft skin feel; cosmetic-grade material is purified to minimise the dioxane impurities common to ethoxylated raw materials.

Function

SKIN CONDITIONING

Skin benefits

  • Effective o/w emulsifier
  • Gentle skin feel
  • Self-emulsifying with cetearyl backbone

Known concerns

  • Ethoxylated component carries trace dioxane risk if unpurified
  • Limited stand-alone safety dossier

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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