Steareth-60 Cetyl Ether
molecular structure · PubChem
AKA: Polyethylene glycol stearyl ether, PEG-60 Stearyl Cetyl Ether
Plant-Derived
Not Clean
Steareth-60 Cetyl Ether
Effective at 11.51%
CAS #
9002-92-0; 68439-50-9; 5274-68-0; 9004-95-9; 9005-00-9; 4536-30-5; 3055-93-4; 3055-94-5; 3055-95-6
Form
Powder
Functions
Viscosity Controlling
Controls Viscosity
Traditional Use
A modern synthetic surfactant combining stearic acid ethoxylation with cetyl ether chemistry, developed in the mid-20th century. Created to provide enhanced emulsification and conditioning properties in cosmetic formulations.
EWG
4
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Concentration Guide
0.02%
23.0%
0%32%
Reported use
CIR reported use: 18-23 | 0.02-0.4 | 0.2-1
Regulatory Agencies
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewednone on file
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed2 reviews →
Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR