CETEARETH-5 is graded A (Safe) by Expert·ING, based on COSING regulatory data.
CETEARETH-5
Safety grade: A
This is a gentle cleaning agent made from natural plant oils that have been chemically modified. It helps mix oil and water together in cosmetic products so they blend smoothly instead of separating.
It acts as an emulsifier and mild cleanser that helps blend oily and watery ingredients together while also helping products spread evenly on skin.
Graded using: COSING.
Last verified: May 26, 2026
Other Surfactant ingredients
- COCAMIDOPROPYL BETAINE — Grade A
- SODIUM LAURETH SULFATE — Grade C
- XANTHAN GUM — Grade A
- CETEARYL ALCOHOL — Grade A
- CETYL ALCOHOL — Grade A
- STEARIC ACID — Grade A
- SODIUM LAURYL SULFATE — Grade C**
- COCO-GLUCOSIDE — Grade A