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Surfactant

PPG-3-PEG-6 OLEYL ETHER

73

Safety score · 0–100

Fine

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

An oleyl alcohol-based PPG/PEG ether (3 PPG, 6 EO) used as an emollient and surfactant. The unsaturated C18:1 chain is more oxidation-prone than saturated analogues, anchoring mid-yellow.

Function

SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYINGSURFACTANT - CLEANSING

Skin benefits

  • Rich emollient and conditioning agent
  • Mild non-ionic surfactant
  • Good wetting action

Known concerns

  • Unsaturated oleyl chain — oxidation risk
  • Possible 1,4-dioxane traces
  • Mild sensitization potential

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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