Surfactant ingredient
Ceteareth-20
A nonionic ethoxylated fatty alcohol emulsifier (PEG-20 cetyl/stearyl ether) widely used to create stable, smooth oil-in-water creams and lotions.
emulsifierthickener
Benefits
- ✓Effective oil-in-water emulsifier with a high HLB (~15)
- ✓Thickens and stabilizes emulsions
Watch for
- ⚠Ethoxylated ingredient — trace 1,4-dioxane contamination possible unless processed with vacuum stripping; CIR considers safe as formulated
