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Emulsifier

ISOSTEARETH-2

CAS 52292-17-8
65

Safety score · 0–100

Fine

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

A low-EO (2 ethylene oxide) ethoxylated branched alcohol used as a co-emulsifier. ECHA reports no GHS hazard. Lower-EO ethoxylates can be slightly more irritating than higher-EO grades.

Function

SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYINGSURFACTANT - CLEANSING

Skin benefits

  • Low-EO emulsifier
  • Stabilizes oil-in-water systems
  • Adds skin feel

Known concerns

  • PEG processing may leave trace 1,4-dioxane
  • Lower-EO ethoxylates more skin-irritating than higher
  • No GHS hazard classification

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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