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Emulsifier

PEG-30 LANOLIN

CAS 61790-81-6 Updated
65

Safety score · 0–100

Fine

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

About

Ethoxylated lanolin used as a mild emulsifier and emollient. Generally well tolerated; main caveats are lanolin allergy and trace 1,4-dioxane from PEG synthesis.

Function

SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYINGSURFACTANT - CLEANSING

Skin benefits

  • Self-emulsifying emollient
  • Mild conditioning
  • Texture support

Known concerns

  • Possible 1,4-dioxane traces
  • Lanolin allergy
  • Trace ethylene-oxide residues

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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