Surfactant

And)PEG-75 Stearate

Emulsifier (O/W), surfactant, cleansing agent
Limited Data
Insufficient safety data available. Consider enriching this ingredient.
Details

Description

Emulsifier (O/W), surfactant, cleansing agent

Purpose

Function

Emulsifier (O/W), surfactant, cleansing agent
Profile

Properties

Silicone
Silicone free
Compliance

Regulatory Status

EU
Permitted
Safety
EXCELLENT
US
Permitted
Absorptionnegligible
Sensitizationlow
MoSadequate
NOAEL2500 mg/kg
ConcernNone
Verdict

Monitor for 1,4-dioxane and ethylene oxide residues; assess peroxide formation risk during storage, particularly in aged lots.

US Note

CIR: Safe as cosmetic ingredients in present practices of concentration and use (PEG Stearates group, Elder 1983; damaged skin caveat removed 2010)

Assessment

Ratings

Comedogenic0/5
LowHigh
Irritancy0/5
LowHigh
Reference

Identifiers

Category
Surfactant
Updated
Apr 23, 2026

No registry identifiers available for this ingredient.