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Emulsifier

CETEARETH-33

CAS 68439-49-6
76

Safety score · 0–100

Fine

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

A high-ethoxylate cetearyl alcohol emulsifier — keeps rich creams smooth and uniformly blended. Mild on skin with standard ethoxylated-surfactant precautions on residual 1,4-dioxane.

Skin benefits

  • High-HLB nonionic emulsifier
  • Stabilizes rich creams
  • Solubilizes oils
  • Mild on skin

Known concerns

  • Ethoxylated — 1,4-dioxane purification required
  • Standard PEG-class precaution

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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