Decyltetradeceth-25

AKA: Decyl Tetradecyl Ether 25EO, Emulsifier
Synthetic
Cleanser
Emulsifier
Not Clean
OriginDerived from fatty alcohols and ethylene oxide, typically sourced from coconut or palm oils. Synthesized through ethoxylation, a process adding ethylene oxide chains to fatty alcohol bases.
Decyltetradeceth-25 is the polyethylene glycol ether of Decyltetradecanol
CAS #
-
Form
Liquid
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Functions
Emulsifying
Forces oil and water to stay mixed instead of separating into layers. The unsung hero holding your lotion together.
Emulsifier
Mixes Oil & Water
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewednone on file
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed1 review →
Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.
EWG
4
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
Concentration Guide
CIR lists it as not reported to be in use.
CIR · report published 2012
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR