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Surfactant

PEG-8 C12-18 ALKYL ESTER

65

Safety score · 0–100

Fine

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

A PEG-8 ester of C12-18 fatty acids used as a mild emulsifier and surfactant. Generally well-tolerated; main concern is residual 1,4-dioxane and ethylene oxide from PEG manufacturing.

Function

SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYINGSURFACTANT - CLEANSING

Skin benefits

  • Acts as both emulsifier and mild surfactant
  • Compatible with a wide range of formulations
  • Less drying than ionic surfactants

Known concerns

  • PEG chemistry brings 1,4-dioxane and ethylene oxide impurity risk
  • Quality depends heavily on supplier purification
  • No ingredient-specific CIR review found

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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