Emulsifier

And)Steareth-20

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

Description

Nonionic O/W emulsifier, surfactant, solubilizer

Purpose

Function

Nonionic O/W emulsifier, surfactant, solubilizer
Profile

Properties

Silicone
Silicone free
Compliance

Regulatory Status

EU
Permitted
Safety
GOOD
US
Permitted
Absorptionlow
Sensitizationnone
MoSnot established
NOAEL300 mg/kg
ConcernLow
Verdict

Safe nonionic O/W emulsifier with long regulatory history. Ensure 1,4-dioxane residuals <10 ppm per SCCS guidance.

US Note

CIR safe as used (1988, reaffirmed 2006). 1,4-dioxane must be <10 ppm.

Assessment

Ratings

Comedogenic0/5
LowHigh
Irritancy0/5
LowHigh
Reference

Identifiers

Category
Emulsifier
Updated
Apr 23, 2026

No registry identifiers available for this ingredient.