PPG-10-Ceteareth-20

INCI: PPG-10-CETEARETH-20

CAS Number
Not individually assigned (PPG/PEG ether of cetearyl alcohol)
Function
Surfactant — emulsifying (O/W emulsion formation)
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status permitted
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes Safe as used — CIR assessed 131 alkyl PEG/PPG ethers as safe when formulated to be nonirritating

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
adequate
Dermal Absorption
low
Sensitization
low

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Expert Verdict

Dual ethoxylated/propoxylated surfactant; test for 1,4-dioxane, ethylene oxide, and propylene oxide residuals; verify source for vegan and COSMOS compliance claims.

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Concern Level: Low

Regulatory Flags

natural-origin

Frequently Asked Questions

Is PPG-10-Ceteareth-20 safe in cosmetics?

Dual ethoxylated/propoxylated surfactant; test for 1,4-dioxane, ethylene oxide, and propylene oxide residuals; verify source for vegan and COSMOS compliance claims. The EU classifies PPG-10-Ceteareth-20 as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is PPG-10-Ceteareth-20 allowed in the EU?

PPG-10-Ceteareth-20 EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does PPG-10-Ceteareth-20 do in cosmetics?

PPG-10-Ceteareth-20 functions as: Surfactant — emulsifying (O/W emulsion formation). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not individually assigned (PPG/PEG ether of cetearyl alcohol).

What is the Margin of Safety for PPG-10-Ceteareth-20?

adequate 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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