Surfactant ingredient
Ceteth-24
A nonionic ethoxylated cetyl ether (24 EO units) used as a high-HLB emulsifier and solubilizer in aqueous cosmetic formulas.
emulsifiersolubilizer
Benefits
- ✓Effective high-HLB oil-in-water emulsifier
- ✓Solubilizes oils and actives in water-based formulas
Watch for
- ⚠Ethoxylated ingredient — trace 1,4-dioxane possible unless vacuum-stripped; CIR considers safe as formulated
