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Surfactant

POLOXAMINE 908

CAS 11111-34-5 Updated
68

Safety score · 0–100

Fine

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

About

A four-armed EO/PO block copolymer (Tetronic 908). Acts as a mild solubilizer and stabilizer. Standard PEG-class trace impurity caveat applies.

Function

SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYINGSURFACTANT - CLEANSING

Skin benefits

  • Nonionic surfactant for solubilization
  • Emulsion stabilizer
  • Used in pharma and personal-care formulas

Known concerns

  • PEG-class trace 1,4-dioxane / ethylene oxide concern
  • Limited cosmetic-specific safety dossier
  • Tetrafunctional EO/PO copolymer

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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