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Emulsifier

OLETH-35

CAS 9004-98-2 Updated
65

Safety score · 0–100

Fine

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

About

A heavily ethoxylated oleyl alcohol surfactant/emulsifier — common in creams and cleansers. Mild and well tolerated, with the standard PEG-class concern about residual 1,4-dioxane in unpurified grades.

Function

CLEANSINGSURFACTANT - EMULSIFYINGSURFACTANT - CLEANSING

Skin benefits

  • Non-ionic surfactant/emulsifier
  • Stable across pH range
  • Mild compared with anionic surfactants

Known concerns

  • Ethoxylated — possible 1,4-dioxane impurity
  • Not for use on broken skin
  • Persistence in waste water

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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