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Surfactant

PEG-8 METHYL ETHER TRIETHOXYSILANE

72

Safety score · 0–100

Fine

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

A PEG-methyl ether linked to a triethoxysilane group — used as a coupling agent and mild surfactant to help silicone and water phases bond. Considered safe at typical cosmetic levels with the usual ethoxylation purity caveat.

Function

SURFACTANT - CLEANSING

Skin benefits

  • Acts as a coupling and crosslinking agent
  • Improves film-forming and adhesion
  • Mild non-ionic surfactant
  • Compatible with silicone-based systems

Known concerns

  • Trace 1,4-dioxane possible from PEG portion if unpurified
  • Triethoxysilane may release ethanol on hydrolysis
  • Limited public toxicology

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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