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CHOLETH-24

CAS 27321-96-6
70

Safety score · 0–100

Fine

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

About

A highly ethoxylated cholesterol (24 mol EO) with excellent water solubility for clear aqueous formulations.

Choleth-24 has the highest ethoxylation degree in the Choleth series (24 mol EO), making it highly water-soluble and suitable for clear, aqueous formulations such as gels and serums. The very high degree of ethoxylation reduces the hydrophobic cholesterol character, making it function more as a solubiliser and co-surfactant. It is not restricted under EU cosmetics regulation. The ingredient still retains some skin-conditioning character from the cholesterol moiety.

Skin benefits

  • Solubilising
  • Emulsifying
  • Skin-conditioning
  • High water solubility

Known concerns

  • Potential residual ethylene oxide

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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