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Surfactant

HYDROGENATED DIMER DILINOLETH-40

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Safety score · 0–100

Good

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

About

A higher-EO (40) grade of the hydrogenated dimer dilinoleyl PEG ether — strongly water-soluble, mild emulsifier with a soft conditioning feel and an excellent tolerance profile.

Function

SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYINGSURFACTANT - CLEANSING

Skin benefits

  • Stable O/W emulsions
  • Mild non-ionic
  • Conditioning feel
  • Solubilises lipophilic actives

Known concerns

  • Trace 1,4-dioxane caveat
  • No significant concerns at cosmetic concentrations

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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