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Surfactant

PEG-10 LANOLATE

CAS 68459-50-7 Updated
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Safety score · 0–100

Fine

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

About

A medium-ethoxylated lanolin-fatty-acid emulsifier. Functional and well-studied within the lanolin family; standard combined PEG and lanolin caveats apply.

Function

SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING

Skin benefits

  • Effective emulsifier
  • Lanolin-like emollience
  • Stabilises creams and balms

Known concerns

  • Lanolin sensitisation risk
  • PEG ethoxylation impurities
  • Animal-derived

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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