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Surfactant

ARACHIDETH-42

CAS 26636-39-5
58

Safety score · 0–100

Moderate

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

A heavily PEG-ethoxylated arachidyl (C20) alcohol surfactant. Mild on skin but the high PEG count raises 1,4-dioxane impurity concerns unless purified.

Function

SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYINGSURFACTANT - CLEANSING

Skin benefits

  • PEG-modified arachidyl alcohol for emulsification
  • Improves spreadability
  • Mild on skin

Known concerns

  • Highly ethoxylated PEG (42 EO) raises 1,4-dioxane concern
  • Better in rinse-off than leave-on
  • Limited public toxicology data

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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