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Emulsifier

CETEARETH-60 MYRISTYL GLYCOL

CAS 243133-67-7
70

Safety score · 0–100

Fine

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

A PEG-type emulsifier used to stabilize creams and lotions. Effective and widely used; ethoxylation chemistry means trace 1,4-dioxane is monitored at manufacturing grade.

Function

SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYINGSURFACTANT - CLEANSING

Skin benefits

  • Effective non-ionic emulsifier
  • Stabilizes oil-in-water creams
  • Wide formulation compatibility

Known concerns

  • Ethoxylated ingredient — manufacturing impurities (1,4-dioxane) require monitoring
  • Pharmaceutical-grade material is purified

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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