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Surfactant

PEG-6 LANOLATE

CAS 68459-50-7 Updated
70

Safety score · 0–100

Fine

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

About

A modestly ethoxylated lanolin-fatty-acid emulsifier. Lower PEG degree means a cleaner impurity profile, though lanolin sensitisation remains a consideration.

Function

SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING

Skin benefits

  • Effective cream emulsifier
  • Soft lanolin-derived emollience
  • Cleaner impurity profile vs higher PEG variants

Known concerns

  • Lanolin sensitisation risk
  • PEG dioxane caveat
  • Animal-derived

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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