Ceteth-10 Stearate

INCI: CETETH-10 STEARATE

CAS Number
69946-83-6
Function
Surfactant – emulsifying; emollient; co-emulsifier in O/W systems
Safety Rating
MODERATE

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status restricted
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes Not restricted; falls under CIR alkyl PEG ether + PEG stearate class reviews

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
not established
Dermal Absorption
negligible
Sensitization
none

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Expert Verdict

1,4-Dioxane residual risk. Do not use on damaged skin (PEG class precaution).

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Concern Level: Moderate

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ceteth-10 Stearate safe in cosmetics?

1,4-Dioxane residual risk. Do not use on damaged skin (PEG class precaution). The EU classifies Ceteth-10 Stearate as "restricted". Safety rating: MODERATE.

Is Ceteth-10 Stearate allowed in the EU?

Ceteth-10 Stearate EU regulatory status: restricted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Ceteth-10 Stearate do in cosmetics?

Ceteth-10 Stearate functions as: Surfactant – emulsifying; emollient; co-emulsifier in O/W systems. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 69946-83-6.

What is the Margin of Safety for Ceteth-10 Stearate?

not established The Margin of Safety (MoS) is calculated using SCCS methodology. A MoS above 100 is generally considered safe. Use the MoS Calculator tool to calculate MoS for your specific formulation and product category.

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