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LAURETH-13 PG-HYDROXYETHYLCELLULOSE

CAS 312601-97-1
70

Safety score · 0–100

Fine

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

A modified hydroxyethylcellulose with laureth and propylene glycol groups for thickening and surfactant interactions. Cellulose backbone is benign; ethoxylation requires good purification.

Function

SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYINGSURFACTANT - CLEANSING

Skin benefits

  • Rheology modification
  • Mild conditioning
  • Hydration-supportive cellulose backbone

Known concerns

  • 1,4-dioxane impurity dependent on supplier
  • Sparse compound-specific safety data

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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