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Surfactant

PPG-9 ETHYLHEXETH-5

CAS 64366-70-7 Updated
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Safety score · 0–100

Moderate

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

About

A polyether surfactant blending propylene-glycol and ethylene-oxide chains. Mild on skin but the PEG/PPG fraction can carry trace 1,4-dioxane unless purified.

Function

SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYINGSURFACTANT - CLEANSING

Skin benefits

  • Polyether surfactant for emulsification
  • Mild compared with sulfates
  • Improves spreadability

Known concerns

  • PEG/PPG fraction can carry trace 1,4-dioxane impurity
  • Mainly rinse-off appropriate
  • Limited public toxicology data

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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