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Ceteareth-20
Ceteareth-20
Low concern
Ceteareth-20 is a cosmetic ingredient reviewed safe by the CIR for use in cosmetic formulations. Not used in foods.
Found in
90 products
What it is
Polyethylene glycol ether of cetearyl alcohol; non-ionic surfactant.
Emulsifier/surfactant in cosmetics and personal care (not a food ingredient).
Why it's flagged
- potential 1,4-dioxane impurity from manufacturing
- should not be used on damaged skin
What regulators actually say
"PEG-derived ingredients including Ceteareth-20 are safe as used in cosmetics with limitations on skin absorption sites."
"1,4-Dioxane may be present as an impurity in cosmetic products containing ethoxylated ingredients."
Regulatory status
United States — FDA
Cosmetic ingredient (not food)
European Union — EFSA
Cosmetic ingredient
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