CETETH-17 is graded A (Safe) by Expert·ING, based on COSING regulatory data.
CETETH-17
Safety grade: A
Ceteth-17 is a gentle cleaning agent made by combining a natural wax-like substance with other ingredients. It helps mix oil and water together in products, similar to how dish soap breaks down grease.
This ingredient works as an emulsifier and surfactant to blend oil and water-based ingredients together and remove dirt and oil from skin while keeping the product stable and smooth.
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