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Surfactant

PEG-20 LANOLATE

CAS 68459-50-7 Updated
60

Safety score · 0–100

Fine

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

About

A high-ethoxylated lanolin-fatty-acid emulsifier. Versatile but stacks elevated PEG impurity concern on top of lanolin sensitisation risk — sits in lower yellow.

Function

SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYINGSURFACTANT - CLEANSING

Skin benefits

  • Versatile emulsifier
  • Lanolin-derived emollience
  • Stabilises emulsions

Known concerns

  • High PEG degree elevates dioxane/EO concern
  • Lanolin sensitisation risk
  • Animal-derived

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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