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.
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No registry identifiers available for this ingredient.