POLOXAMER 181 is graded A (Safe) by Expert·ING, based on COSING, FDA regulatory data.
POLOXAMER 181
Safety grade: A
Poloxamer 181 is a man-made cleaning agent that helps mix together ingredients that normally don't blend well, like oil and water. It's commonly used in cosmetics to create smooth, stable products.
This ingredient acts as an emulsifier and surfactant to blend incompatible ingredients together and help cleanse the skin by removing oils and impurities.
Graded using: COSING, FDA.
Last verified: May 26, 2026
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- 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