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Surfactant

DIETHYLAMINOETHYL PEG-5 LAURATE

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Safety score · 0–100

Fine

Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.

About

A PEGylated tertiary-amine surfactant — gentle cleansing and emulsifying. Generally tolerated, but PEG-related dioxane traces and amine/nitrite chemistry keep it in the yellow band.

Function

ANTISTATICCLEANSINGSURFACTANT - EMULSIFYINGFOAMINGSURFACTANT - CLEANSING

Skin benefits

  • Mild surfactant action
  • Good wetting
  • Emulsion stabilization

Known concerns

  • 1,4-dioxane / ethylene oxide residuals
  • Tertiary amine - watch for nitrite-driven nitrosamine formation
  • Thin public safety record
  • Eye irritation in concentrate

References

EU

EU CosIng database

European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.

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