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PENTADOXYNOL-200.

Questionable CAS 40160-92-7 / SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING

PENTADOXYNOL-200 is a multifunctional ingredient recognized for its skin conditioning properties, working to soften and smooth the skin's surface. Additionally, it functions as a surfactant, aiding in cleansing formulations and facilitating the emulsification of oil and water.

Summary

emollient surfactant cleansing emulsifying skin conditioning

Science

Mechanism of Action

This ingredient primarily operates as a skin conditioning agent, providing emollient effects that contribute to a softer, smoother skin texture. Furthermore, it exhibits surfactant properties, effectively lowering surface tension to allow for the stable emulsification of disparate phases, such as oil and water, and to facilitate cleansing.

Research

Clinical Evidence

Low confidence
Effective range N/A
Optimal

N/A

Transparency

Dusting Analysis

Not commonly dusted

The Formula

Formulation

Solubility
Both
Optimal pH N/A
0 7 14

Safety

Safety Profile

CIR Status
Not reviewed
Sensitization risk Unknown

The Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR) has not yet evaluated PENTADOXYNOL-200. While listed in cosmetic products by COSMILE Europe, EWG Skin Deep highlights significant contamination concerns stemming from potential impurities like Ethylene Oxide and 1,4-Dioxane, leading to its restriction in EWG VERIFIED products unless adequately substantiated.

Your Skin

Skin Compatibility

No Normal
No Dry
No Oily
No Sensitive
Irritancy Unknown
Comedogenicity Unknown

Our Assessment

Verdict

Questionable

Despite its potential as a skin conditioner and surfactant, the significant contamination concerns and lack of CIR review make PENTADOXYNOL-200 a questionable ingredient for precision skincare formulations.

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