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Surfactant

POLOXAMER 338

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 high-MW EO/PO block copolymer surfactant used in eye-area and gentle cleansers. Very mild and pharmaceutically used; main caveat is the usual ethoxylation purity check.

Function

SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYINGSURFACTANT - CLEANSING

Skin benefits

  • Mild non-ionic surfactant
  • Solubilizes oils for clear formulas
  • Used in eye-area and contact-lens products

Known concerns

  • Ethoxylated material; possible 1,4-dioxane traces
  • Otherwise low irritation

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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