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Emulsifier

CHOLETH-5

CAS 27321-96-6
65

Safety score · 0–100

Fine

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

A cholesterol-based PEG-5 emulsifier that helps blend oily and watery ingredients. The low ethoxylation level makes it more lipophilic, so it sits mid-yellow rather than green on cumulative caveats.

Function

SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYINGSURFACTANT - CLEANSING

Skin benefits

  • Cholesterol-derived emulsifier
  • Compatible with oily phase ingredients
  • Helps stabilise complex emulsions

Known concerns

  • Possible trace 1,4-dioxane from ethoxylation
  • Low EO count increases lipophilicity and irritation risk
  • Limited dedicated CIR data on this exact INCI

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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