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Surfactant

LAURETH-13 CARBOXYLIC ACID

CAS 27306-90-7
82

Safety score · 0–100

Good

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

The CIR-anchor laureth-CA: lauryl alcohol with 13 EO and a carboxylic acid endcap. Cleared safe at concentrations of use, mild and reliable in shampoos and body washes.

Function

CLEANSINGSURFACTANT - CLEANSING

Skin benefits

  • The CIR canonical anchor of the laureth-CA family
  • Very mild, well-tolerated cleanser
  • Reliable performance in shampoos and body washes

Known concerns

  • Possible trace 1,4-dioxane from ethoxylation

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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