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Surfactant

MEA-PPG-8-STEARETH-7 CARBOXYLATE

50

Safety score · 0–100

Moderate

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

A complex MEA/PPG/PEG carboxylate surfactant. Functional but stacks both the MEA nitrosamine concern and PEG family dioxane caveat — orange tier.

Function

CLEANSINGSURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING

Skin benefits

  • Cleansing surfactant
  • Mild texture
  • Compatible blender

Known concerns

  • MEA nitrosamine precursor
  • Dioxane impurity caveat
  • Thin published dossier

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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