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Steareth-60 Cetyl Ether
AKA “Polyethylene glycol stearyl ether, PEG-60 Stearyl Cetyl Ether”
Ingredient
Ingredient Facts
Steareth-60 cetyl ether
AKA: Polyethylene glycol stearyl ether, PEG-60 Stearyl Cetyl Ether
Ingredient · Viscosity Controlling · EWG: 4
Plant-Derived
Not Clean
Steareth-60 Cetyl Ether
Effective at 11.51%
CAS #
9002-92-0; 68439-50-9; 5274-68-0; 9004-95-9; 9005-00-9; 4536-30-5; 3055-93-4; 3055-94-5; 3055-95-6
Form
Powder
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Functions
Viscosity Controlling
Controls Viscosity
Traditional Use
A modern synthetic surfactant combining stearic acid ethoxylation with cetyl ether chemistry, developed in the mid-20th century. Created to provide enhanced emulsification and conditioning properties in cosmetic formulations.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
EWG
4
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Concentration Guide
0.02%
23.0%
0%32%
Effective Range
CIR reported use: 18-23 | 0.02-0.4 | 0.2-1
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR