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Emulsifier

PPG-1-CETETH-5

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 cetyl alcohol with mixed PEG and PPG units — a mild surfactant and emulsifier. CIR has cleared 131 alkyl PEG/PPG ethers as safe when formulated non-irritating.

Function

SKIN CONDITIONINGSURFACTANT - CLEANSING

Skin benefits

  • Mild non-ionic emulsifier
  • Skin conditioning
  • Good skin tolerance

Known concerns

  • Trace 1,4-dioxane risk in unpurified ingredient
  • Mild irritation potential at high %
  • Petroleum-derived

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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