POLOXAMER 185 is graded A (Safe) by Expert·ING, based on COSING regulatory data.
POLOXAMER 185
Safety grade: A
Poloxamer 185 is a laboratory-created cleaning compound that helps mix oil and water together. It's commonly used in many personal care products to keep ingredients from separating.
This ingredient acts as an emulsifier and surfactant to blend oil and water-based components together and improve how the product spreads 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