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Emulsifier

GLYCERETH-25 PCA ISOSTEARATE

70

Safety score · 0–100

Fine

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

A complex glycerol-PEG-PCA-isostearate ester used as an emulsifier and conditioning emollient. Behaves like other glycereth esters; standard PEG dioxane caveat applies.

Function

SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYINGSKIN CONDITIONING

Skin benefits

  • Multi-functional emollient and emulsifier
  • Adds humectant glycerol portion
  • Compatible with many skincare systems

Known concerns

  • PEG/glycereth processing may leave trace 1,4-dioxane
  • Limited public safety data
  • Possible mild irritation at high %

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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