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Emulsifier

LANETH-40

CAS 61791-20-6 Updated
60

Safety score · 0–100

Fine

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

About

An ethoxylated lanolin alcohol — a strong emulsifier and solubilizer. Generally fine in cosmetic use; lanolin allergy and PEG-class dioxane are the routine caveats.

Function

CLEANSINGSURFACTANT - EMULSIFYINGSURFACTANT - CLEANSINGVISCOSITY CONTROLLING

Skin benefits

  • Effective non-ionic emulsifier
  • Solubilizer
  • Mild conditioning effect

Known concerns

  • Lanolin source — possible allergy in lanolin-sensitive users
  • PEG ethoxylated — possible 1,4-dioxane trace impurities

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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