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Surfactant

POLOXAMER 237

CAS 9003-11-6 Updated
80

Safety score · 0–100

Good

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

About

A pharmaceutical-grade block copolymer surfactant used for gentle solubilisation and cleansing. Decades of safety data — one of the gentler synthetic surfactant classes.

Function

SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYINGSURFACTANT - CLEANSING

Skin benefits

  • Mild non-ionic surfactant
  • Solubiliser and emulsifier
  • Low-irritation profile

Known concerns

  • Mild eye irritation at high concentration
  • No significant systemic concerns

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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