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Emollient

LAURETH-2 ETHYLHEXANOATE

CAS 125804-14-0
72

Safety score · 0–100

Fine

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

An ester combining lightly ethoxylated lauryl alcohol with 2-ethylhexanoic acid. Acts as a light emollient and feel-modifier. PEG dioxane caveat applies.

Function

SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENTSKIN CONDITIONINGSURFACTANT - CLEANSING

Skin benefits

  • Light emollient ester
  • Skin-feel modifier
  • Solubilises lipophilic actives

Known concerns

  • Ethoxylated — possible 1,4-dioxane traces
  • Limited cosmetic safety review

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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