Is Ceteth-3 Stearate safe in cosmetics?
Ceteth-3 Stearate has a safety rating of "MODERATE" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
MODERATE
Cosmetic Ingredient
Ceteth-3 Stearate
INCI: CETETH-3 STEARATE
Ceteth-3 Stearate (CAS Not assigned a unique CAS; falls under generic PEG-ether ester classification) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Skin conditioning, emulsifying. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
CAS Number
Not assigned a unique CAS; falls under generic PEG-ether ester classification
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Function
Skin conditioning, emulsifying
Editorial assessment
MODERATE
Preliminary editorial note — not a computed safety verdict.
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Not restricted; permitted cosmetic ingredient
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Ceteth-3 Stearate.
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Editorial summary
Preliminary editorial summary for Ceteth-3 Stearate — not a computed safety verdict. See the sourced toxicological data above.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Ceteth-3 Stearate allowed in the EU?
Ceteth-3 Stearate EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Ceteth-3 Stearate do in cosmetics?
Ceteth-3 Stearate functions as: Skin conditioning, emulsifying. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not assigned a unique CAS; falls under generic PEG-ether ester classification.
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