Emulsifier

And)Ceteth-20

Nonionic O/W emulsifier, solubilizer, cleansing agent
Limited Data
Insufficient safety data available. Consider enriching this ingredient.
Details

Description

Nonionic O/W emulsifier, solubilizer, cleansing agent

Purpose

Function

Nonionic O/W emulsifier, solubilizer, cleansing agent
Profile

Properties

Silicone
Silicone free
Compliance

Regulatory Status

EU
Permitted
Safety
GOOD
US
Permitted
Absorptionlow
Sensitizationnone
MoSnot established
NOAEL50 mg/kg
ConcernLow
Verdict

Safe O/W emulsifier but CIR stipulates should not be used on damaged skin. Not COSMOS-eligible (ethoxylated).

US Note

CIR safe as used with caveat — should not be used on damaged skin. Control 1,4-dioxane and ethylene oxide.

Assessment

Ratings

Comedogenic0/5
LowHigh
Irritancy0/5
LowHigh
Reference

Identifiers

Category
Emulsifier
Updated
Apr 23, 2026

No registry identifiers available for this ingredient.