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Conditioning Agent

PPG-8-CETETH-2

CAS 9087-53-0 / 37311-01-6 Updated
72

Safety score · 0–100

Fine

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

About

A cetyl alcohol-based PPG/PEG ether (8 PPG, 2 EO) used as an emollient and conditioning agent. The very low EO count limits dioxane purification effectiveness; mid-yellow on that caveat.

Function

SKIN CONDITIONINGSURFACTANT - CLEANSING

Skin benefits

  • Rich emolliency from cetyl chain
  • Mild conditioning agent
  • Stabilises emulsions

Known concerns

  • Very low EO (2) — dioxane control limited
  • Possible mild comedogenicity
  • Limited public toxicology

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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