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Surfactant

PEG/PPG-4/2 PROPYLHEPTYL ETHER

76

Safety score · 0–100

Fine

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

A lightly ethoxylated EO/PO ether of propylheptyl alcohol — a mild non-ionic surfactant that helps oils blend into water. Considered safe at cosmetic levels with the usual ethoxylation purity caveat.

Function

CLEANSINGSURFACTANT - EMULSIFYINGSURFACTANT - CLEANSING

Skin benefits

  • Light non-ionic surfactant
  • Aids wetting and spreading
  • Solubilises low levels of fragrance and oils
  • Mild skin feel

Known concerns

  • Low ethoxylation still carries trace 1,4-dioxane caveat
  • Limited public toxicology

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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