AKA “Ceteareth 7, Cetyl and stearyl alcohol ethoxylate”
Surfactant
Ingredient Facts
Ceteareth-7
AKA: Ceteareth 7, Cetyl and stearyl alcohol ethoxylate
Surfactant · Cleansing · EWG: 4
Plant-Derived
Cleanser
Emulsifier
Plant Oil
Not Clean
C16-18 alcohols, ethoxylated (7 mol EO average molar ratio)
Effective at 8.02%
CAS #
68439-49-6
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
A synthetic emulsifier developed in the mid-20th century combining cetyl and stearyl alcohols with polyethylene glycol. Designed to solubilize oils and fragrance components in cosmetic formulations.