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Surfactant

PROPYLENE GLYCOL CAPRETH-4

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 propylene-glycol-anchored ethoxylate of capryl alcohol with 4 EO units. Used as a mild non-ionic emulsifier and co-surfactant in cleansers and lotions, well tolerated at cosmetic-grade purity.

Function

SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYINGSURFACTANT - CLEANSING

Skin benefits

  • Mild non-ionic emulsifier and co-surfactant
  • Helps disperse oils into water for cleansers
  • Low-irritation profile in rinse-off

Known concerns

  • Ethoxylated material — needs purified, low-dioxane grade
  • Mild eye sting possible at high concentration
  • Propylene glycol component can rarely cause contact reactions

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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