Is STEARETH-200 safe to use in EU cosmetics?

STEARETH-200 is listed in the EU CosIng ingredient inventory with no direct annex restriction records linked at this time. Always verify against the current official CosIng database before formulating.

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STEARETH-200

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Steareth-200 is the polyethylene glycol ether of Stearyl Alcohol

STEARETH-200 is listed in the EU CosIng inventory, but no direct annex records are linked on this page yet.

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Inventory details for STEARETH-200

INCI name

STEARETH-200

Description

Steareth-200 is the polyethylene glycol ether of Stearyl Alcohol

Annex records for STEARETH-200

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Key data

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Restriction

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Function

SURFACTANT - CLEANSING SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING

How STEARETH-200 appears in the CosIng inventory

The CosIng inventory lists STEARETH-200 as a cosmetic ingredient and this page links it to 0 annex records. The inventory entry captures names and identifiers, while the annex records show where the substance is prohibited, restricted or positively listed in EU cosmetics law.

STEARETH-200 is also tagged with 2 cosmetic functions in the official data. Function labels describe intended use, but they do not replace regulatory review of linked annex records before formulation or labelling work.

Frequently asked questions

STEARETH-200 is listed in the EU CosIng ingredient inventory with no direct annex restriction records linked at this time. Absence of an annex link does not guarantee unrestricted use — always verify against the current official CosIng database before formulating.

According to the EU CosIng inventory, STEARETH-200 carries the following function designation(s):

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Source note for STEARETH-200

This page reproduces the CosIng inventory entry for STEARETH-200 from public European Commission cosmetic ingredient materials and shows linked identifiers even when no direct annex match is currently attached.

Use this inventory page to research STEARETH-200 and compare linked records, but verify restrictions and legal status against the current official source text and law before making regulatory decisions.

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