Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Ceteareth-2, -3, -4, -5, -6, -7, -8, -9, -10, -11, -12, -13, -14, -15, -16, -17, -18, -20, -22, -23, -24, -25, -27, -28, -29, -30, -33, -34, -40, -50, -55, -60, -80, and -100

What was studied

Panel concluded listed ceteareths safe as used in cosmetic formulations. Dated safety assessment relies extensively on related PEG, fatty alcohol and steareth data. Formulation and impurity bounds apply; no isolated efficacy.

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