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Emulsifier

PPG-1-CETETH-20

CAS 9087-53-0 / 37311-01-6
85

Safety score · 0–100

Good

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

A cetyl alcohol with a long water-loving PEG-20 tail — a strong, mild emulsifier that solubilizes oils and fragrances. Among the more skin-friendly members of the cetyl PEG family thanks to its size.

Function

SKIN CONDITIONINGSURFACTANT - CLEANSING

Skin benefits

  • Strong nonionic emulsifier and solubilizer
  • Cetyl backbone conditions skin
  • Long PEG-20 chain limits skin uptake

Known concerns

  • Possible trace 1,4-dioxane in unpurified grades
  • Primarily a processing aid

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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