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Emulsifier

CETYL PEG/PPG-15/15 BUTYL ETHER DIMETHICONE

80

Safety score · 0–100

Good

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

A PEG/PPG-modified silicone surfactant that excels at building stable water-in-silicone emulsions, especially in long-wear make-up and SPF. Generally low-hazard once purified; kept just at the green threshold by routine PEG impurity caveats.

Function

SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYINGSKIN CONDITIONINGSURFACTANT - CLEANSING

Skin benefits

  • Stable W/Si emulsions
  • Long wear
  • Soft silky feel

Known concerns

  • Possible 1,4-dioxane residue
  • Limited dedicated SCCS opinion

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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