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Surfactant

PPG-2 C9-11 ALKETH-5

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Safety score · 0–100

Fine

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

About

A small alkyl-PO-EO surfactant that helps water and oil mix and dissolves harder-to-blend ingredients. Generally mild, but the short alkyl chain and PEG step keep the tier at cautious yellow.

Function

SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING

Skin benefits

  • Acts as a mild surfactant
  • Helps solubilise other ingredients
  • Stabilises emulsions

Known concerns

  • Possible trace 1,4-dioxane from ethoxylation
  • Short-chain alcohol can be mildly defatting
  • Limited dedicated CIR data for this exact INCI

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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