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Surfactant

PEG-7 LANOLATE

CAS 68459-50-7
67

Safety score · 0–100

Fine

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

A modestly ethoxylated lanolin-fatty-acid emulsifier. Standard performer in cream systems; combined lanolin sensitisation and PEG-purity caveats place it firmly in mid-yellow.

Function

SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING

Skin benefits

  • Effective cream emulsifier
  • Soft lanolin-derived emollience
  • Stabilises water-in-oil systems

Known concerns

  • Lanolin allergen risk
  • PEG impurity caveat
  • Animal-derived

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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