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Surfactant

POLYGLYCERYL-4 HYDROXYPROPYL ETHYLHEXYL ETHER

78

Safety score · 0–100

Fine

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

A polyglycerol-based surfactant with a 4-unit head and a light ethylhexyl tail — a PEG-free emulsifier with a non-greasy feel. Common in mild facial and body cleansers.

Function

CLEANSINGSURFACTANT - EMULSIFYINGSURFACTANT - CLEANSING

Skin benefits

  • Mild nonionic surfactant
  • Light, non-greasy ethylhexyl chain
  • PEG-free polyglycerol chemistry

Known concerns

  • Mostly a processing aid
  • Limited cosmetic-specific safety literature

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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