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Surfactant

GLYCERETH-7 PEG-7 GLYCOL SUCCINYL METHYL SOYATE

76

Safety score · 0–100

Fine

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

A glycerin-PEG-soybean ester that works as a mild surfactant and emulsifier. Built from generally well-tolerated parts, but limited dedicated data on this specific blend keeps the tier at cautious yellow.

Function

SURFACTANT - CLEANSING

Skin benefits

  • Mild non-ionic surfactant
  • Helps blend oil and water phases
  • Adds soft skin feel

Known concerns

  • Possible trace 1,4-dioxane from ethoxylation
  • Limited published safety data on the full molecule
  • Multi-component naming makes traceability harder

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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