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Surfactant

PEG-8 DITALLATE

CAS 61791-01-3 Updated
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Safety score · 0–100

Fine

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

About

A tall-oil-derived ethoxylated surfactant used to emulsify oil and water phases in cosmetics. Considered safe at cosmetic levels with the standard PEG-class purified-grade caveat.

Function

SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING

Skin benefits

  • Stabilizes emulsions
  • Solubilizes oils
  • Mild on skin

Known concerns

  • Trace 1,4-dioxane possible
  • Tall oil source variability

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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