INGREDIENT
PPG-5-Ceteth-20
Ethoxylated Surfactant; Emulsifier; Solubilizer
Avoid
May cause skin or eye irritation. As an ethoxylated ingredient, manufacturing may introduce trace ethylene oxide or 1,4-dioxane contamination if purification is inadequate.
Found in
0
Approved Products
Also known as
1
Synonym
Function
Helps blend oil and water and improves ingredient solubility.
Safety Meter
Avoid
Evidence Level
Moderate
CAS Number
68439-49-6
Category
Ethoxylated Surfactant; Emulsifier; Solubilizer
Function
Helps blend oil and water and improves ingredient solubility.
Evidence Level
Moderate
Status
Avoid
Why Oh Daisey rates it this way
May cause skin or eye irritation. As an ethoxylated ingredient, manufacturing may introduce trace ethylene oxide or 1,4-dioxane contamination if purification is inadequate.
What it does
Helps blend oil and water and improves ingredient solubility.
How to read this rating
This rating reflects the Oh Daisey ingredient standard and the evidence currently available for cosmetic use. Product safety can also depend on concentration, exposure route, formulation, manufacturing quality, and individual sensitivity.