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Cetoleth-2
AKA “Polyethylene glycol cetyl oleyl ether, PEG-2 cetyl oleyl ether, Cetyl oleyl polyethylene glycol ether”
Synthetic
Ingredient Facts
Cetoleth-2
AKA: Polyethylene glycol cetyl oleyl ether, PEG-2 cetyl oleyl ether, Cetyl oleyl polyethylene glycol ether
Synthetic · Cleansing · EWG: 4
Synthetic
Cleanser
Emulsifier
Synthetic
Clean
Gently cleanses and helps blend oil and water-based ingredients together, creating a smooth, unified product texture.
Effective at 9.03%
CAS #
68155-01-1
Form
Liquid
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Functions
Cleansing
Makes oil and water mix so dirt, makeup, and sunscreen can actually be washed away. The reason your face wash foams.
Emulsifying
Forces oil and water to stay mixed instead of separating into layers. The unsung hero holding your lotion together.
Cleansing Surfactant
Emulsifier
Removes Impurities
Mixes Oil & Water
Traditional Use
Developed as a mild synthetic emulsifier and surfactant. Used in modern cosmetics to blend oil and water-based ingredients.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Melanin-Rich Skin
Suitable
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
EWG
4
CIR
Safe
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Concentration Guide
0.06%
18.0%
0%25%
Effective Range
CIR reported use: 0.1-18 | 0.3-10 | 1-4 | 0.06-10
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Verified Feb 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR