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Conditioning Agent

PPG-5 LANOLIN ALCOHOL ETHER

CAS 68439-53-2
68

Safety score · 0–100

Fine

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

A lightly propoxylated lanolin alcohol — a thick, soft emollient that softens skin and conditions hair. Generally tolerated, but lanolin can occasionally trigger allergy in sensitised users.

Function

HAIR CONDITIONINGSKIN CONDITIONING

Skin benefits

  • Skin- and hair-conditioning emollient
  • Emulsifier in cream and lotion bases
  • Improves slip and spreadability
  • Reduces tackiness in oily formulations

Known concerns

  • Lanolin allergy possible in sensitised individuals
  • Pesticide residues theoretically possible if source material is poorly controlled
  • Limited ingredient-specific toxicology

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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