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Surfactant

PPG-6 C9-11 ALKETH-5 (FORMERLY PPG-6 C9-11 PARETH-5)

CAS 154518-36-2 (generic) Updated
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Safety score · 0–100

Good

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

About

A nonionic surfactant derived from a C9-11 alcohol blend with 6 PO and 5 EO units — emulsifies and stabilises cosmetic formulations and is generally well-tolerated.

Function

SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING

Skin benefits

  • Effective emulsification and stabilisation
  • Compatible with low-viscosity formulas
  • Mild on skin at typical use

Known concerns

  • Possible trace 1,4-dioxane from ethoxylation
  • Standard PEG-class environmental persistence

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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