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CETOLETH-2

CAS 68155-01-1
74

Safety score · 0–100

Fine

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

About

An ethoxylated unsaturated C16-C18 alcohol emulsifier derived from vegetable oils with standard GMP residual monitoring requirements.

Cetoleth-2 is a polyethylene glycol ether (2 EO) of unsaturated C16 and C18 alcohols derived from vegetable oils, functioning as a nonionic emulsifying agent in cosmetics. The unsaturated chain provides better solubility than saturated alternatives. Like other low-ethoxylation ingredients, requires standard GMP monitoring for residual ethylene oxide and 1,4-dioxane.

Skin benefits

  • Emulsifying agent
  • Skin conditioning
  • Good skin compatibility

Known concerns

  • Residual ethylene oxide (monitored per GMP)
  • Residual 1,4-dioxane (monitored per GMP)

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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