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Surfactant

PPG-4 ISODECETH-3

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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 ethoxylated/propoxylated isodecyl alcohol surfactant used as a solubilizer and wetting agent. Class-typical yellow tier; main concern is residual 1,4-dioxane from ethoxylation if not stripped.

Function

SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYINGSURFACTANT - CLEANSINGSURFACTANT - DISPERSINGSURFACTANT - SOLUBILIZING

Skin benefits

  • Surfactant and solubilizer
  • Wetting agent for formulation
  • Mild emulsifier

Known concerns

  • 1,4-dioxane impurity risk in ethoxylates
  • Limited ingredient-specific CIR review for this exact PPG-isodeceth
  • Mildly irritating at higher %

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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