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Surfactant

PPG-2-CETETH-20

CAS 9087-53-0 / 37311-01-6
68

Safety score · 0–100

Fine

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

A PPG/PEG cetyl ether used as a surfactant and emulsifier. CIR-reviewed safe at use concentrations; main caveat is purity from ethoxylation/propoxylation.

Function

SKIN CONDITIONINGSURFACTANT - CLEANSING

Skin benefits

  • Surfactant/emulsifier
  • Skin-conditioning solubilizer
  • CIR-reviewed PEG/PPG ether

Known concerns

  • Possible 1,4-dioxane and ethylene oxide trace impurities
  • Mild dermal irritant in undiluted form

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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