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Emulsifier

PEG-16 CETYL/OLEYL/STEARYL/LANOLIN ALCOHOL ETHER

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78

Safety score · 0–100

Fine

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

About

An ethoxylated blend of fatty alcohols and lanolin alcohols that functions as an emulsifying and cleansing surfactant with rich, emollient character. Standard PEG and lanolin caveats apply.

Function

SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYINGSURFACTANT - CLEANSING

Skin benefits

  • Rich, emollient skin feel
  • Effective oil-in-water emulsification
  • Mild cleansing in rinse-off

Known concerns

  • Possible trace 1,4-dioxane from ethoxylation
  • Lanolin-derived: small risk of allergic reaction in lanolin-sensitive users

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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