Is Ceteth-5 safe in cosmetics?
Ceteth-5 has a safety rating of "MODERATE" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted. 1 toxicological study endpoint(s) are available in our database.
Ceteth-5
Also known as: Hexadecylpoly(ethyleneoxy)ethanol, Oxyethylenated hexadecyl alcohol, Polyethylene glycol cetyl ether, Poly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl), alpha-hexadecyl-omega-hydroxy-, Cetomacrogol (+14 more)
INCI: CETETH-5
Ceteth-5 (CAS 9004-95-9) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Emulsifying, surfactant, solubilizing. Reported NOAEL =300 mg/kg bw/day in Rat (ToxValDB_ECHA_IUCLID); EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database. Same-CAS public records also appear in industrial chemical safety data.
View industrial chemical safety profile for CAS 9004-95-9 →
Auto-generated CPSR Part A draft with source citations
Cross-Vertical Regulatory Divergence
Ceteth-5 is classified GHS Danger (H315, H302, H318) in the chemicals database but is allowed in EU cosmetics.
Source: Cosmetics: ingredients.eu_status; Chemicals: ghs_classifications.signal_word/hazard_statement_code
Function
Emulsifying, surfactant, solubilizing
Safety Rating
MODERATE
Chemistry & Identifiers
IUPAC Name
2-[2-[2-[2-[2-[2-[2-[2-[2-[2-[2-[2-[2-[2-[2-[2-[2-[2-[2-(2-hexadecoxyethoxy)ethoxy]ethoxy]ethoxy]ethoxy]ethoxy]ethoxy]ethoxy]ethoxy]ethoxy]ethoxy]ethoxy]ethoxy]ethoxy]ethoxy]ethoxy]ethoxy]ethoxy]ethoxy]ethanol
InChIKey
NLMKTBGFQGKQEV-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Not restricted; CIR safe in present practices of use
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Ceteth-5.
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Toxicological Studies
1 study endpoint found for Ceteth-5. NOAEL (No Observed Adverse Effect Level) values are used to calculate the Margin of Safety per SCCS methodology.
| Endpoint | Value | Route | Species | Study Type | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NOAEL | =300 mg/kg bw/day | oral | Rat | reproduction developmental | ToxValDB_ECHA_IUCLID |
ECHA REACH Registration
European Chemicals Agency REACH dossier and Substances of Very High Concern listing.
Registration Type
Full
Tonnage Band
100 - 1,000 tonnes
Substance Type
SUBSTANCE
SVHC Candidate
No
Function Categories & List Membership
Cosmetic/Chemical Function Categories
Cleaning agent
Emulsifier
Surfactant (surface active agent)
Wetting agent (non-aqueous)
Regulatory List Membership (2)
EPA Safer Chemical Ingredients List (SCIL)
FDA Indirect Food Contact Additives
Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Ceteth-5.
Regulatory Flags
epa_safer_alternative
NOAEL Studies Summary
View details ->Public NOAEL study rows linked to Ceteth-5 by CAS number or substance name.
Studies
1
Lowest NOAEL
300 mg/kg bw/day
Highest NOAEL
300 mg/kg bw/day
ToxValDB_ECHA_IUCLID
Known Synonyms
Hexadecylpoly(ethyleneoxy)ethanol
Oxyethylenated hexadecyl alcohol
Polyethylene glycol cetyl ether
Poly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl), alpha-hexadecyl-omega-hydroxy-
Cetomacrogol
Poly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl), .alpha.-hexadecyl-.omega.-hydroxy-
Cetyl poly(oxyethylene) ether
Ethosperse CL20
Hexadecylpoly(ethyleneoxy) ethanol
Polyethylene glycols monohexadecyl ether
Poly(oxyethylene)cetyl ether
Poly(oxyethylene)hexadecyl ether
Poly(oxyethylene)monocetyl ether
Poly(oxyethylene)palmityl ether
alpha-Hexadecyl-omega-hydroxy-poly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl)
alpha-Hydroxy-omega-cetylpoly(ethylene oxide)
Cetomacrogolum 1000
UNII-I835H2IHHX
UNII-LF9X1PN3XJ
Chemical Function
Surfactant (surface active agent)
Regulatory Lists
Europe; Personal care - liniment
pharmaceutical
SCIL (9/2019)
Indirect additives food contact (10/2018)
inert_ingredient; Pesticides
inert_ingredient; non_food_use; Pesticides
Australian Status
AICIS status: listed
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Ceteth-5 allowed in the EU?
Ceteth-5 EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Ceteth-5 do in cosmetics?
Ceteth-5 functions as: Emulsifying, surfactant, solubilizing. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 9004-95-9.
What is the NOAEL for Ceteth-5?
The NOAEL (No Observed Adverse Effect Level) for Ceteth-5 is =300 mg/kg bw/day based on a reproduction developmental study via oral route in Rat. Source: ToxValDB_ECHA_IUCLID.
Is Ceteth-5 used outside cosmetics?
Ceteth-5 also appears in industrial chemical safety data. The cross-vertical cards on this page render same-CAS public rows from the matched databases.
Does Ceteth-5 have different safety status in cosmetics vs industrial chemicals?
Ceteth-5 is classified GHS Danger (H315, H302, H318) in the chemicals database but is allowed in EU cosmetics.
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