Is Isoceteth-20 safe in cosmetics?
Isoceteth-20 has a safety rating of "MODERATE" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
Moderate
Cosmetic Ingredient
Isoceteth-20
Also known as: Poly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl), .alpha.-isohexadecyl-.omega.-hydroxy-, Polyethylene glycol monoisohexadecyl ether
INCI: ISOCETETH-20
Isoceteth-20 (CAS 69364-63-2) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Emulsifying, Surfactant, Solubilizing. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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Function
Emulsifying, Surfactant, Solubilizing
Safety Rating
MODERATE
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
CIR (2012) concluded safe up to 21% in personal care products; potential 1,4-dioxane and ethylene oxide impurities require controlled manufacturing
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Isoceteth-20.
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Additional Ingredient Properties
2 property records from structured ingredient metadata.
emulsifier
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emulsion_hlb
{"hlb_value": "15.7", "hlb_required_as_emulsifier": "yes", "emulsifier_type": "o_w", "critical_packing_parameter": "0.22-0.32", "phase_inversion_temperature_c": "80-88", "emulsion_stabilization_mechanism": "steric_stabilization", "co_emulsifier_pairs": "cetearyl_alcohol,glyceryl_stearate", "optimal_oil_phase_pct": "5-15", "optimal_water_phase_pct": "85-95", "electrolyte_tolerance": "low", "pH_emul…
Function Categories & List Membership
Cosmetic/Chemical Function Categories
Emulsifier
Fragrance
Surfactant (surface active agent)
Regulatory List Membership (1)
IFRA Fragrance Transparency List
Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Isoceteth-20.
Regulatory Flags
ethoxylated
impurity-risk
1,4-dioxane
nonionic
ifra_fragrance
Known Synonyms
Poly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl), .alpha.-isohexadecyl-.omega.-hydroxy-
Polyethylene glycol monoisohexadecyl ether
Chemical Function
Surfactant (surface active agent)
Emulsifier
Fragrance
Regulatory Lists
IFRA Transparency
Australian Status
AICIS status: listed_with_terms
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Isoceteth-20 allowed in the EU?
Isoceteth-20 EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Isoceteth-20 do in cosmetics?
Isoceteth-20 functions as: Emulsifying, Surfactant, Solubilizing. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 69364-63-2.
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