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Emollient

PPG-1-CETETH-1

CAS 9087-53-0 / 37311-01-6
70

Safety score · 0–100

Fine

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

A minimally ethoxylated cetyl PPG-1 ether — behaves more like a fatty alcohol than a PEG emulsifier, giving rich emolliency and slip. Generally tolerated; less rinsable than higher members.

Function

SKIN CONDITIONINGSURFACTANT - CLEANSING

Skin benefits

  • Cetyl-derived emolliency
  • Co-emulsifier in oil-rich systems
  • Adds richness and slip

Known concerns

  • Very short PPG and PEG chains — minimal water solubility
  • More skin uptake than higher-EO members
  • Possible trace 1,4-dioxane in unpurified grades

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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