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Surfactant

LAURETH-2

CAS 3055-93-4 / 9002-92-0 / 68439-50-9 Updated
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Safety score · 0–100

Moderate

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

About

A short ethoxylated lauryl alcohol used as a mild surfactant and co-emulsifier. Generally safe in formulas, but the low ethoxylation grade makes dioxane purity the main quality watchpoint.

Function

CLEANSINGSURFACTANT - EMULSIFYINGSURFACTANT - CLEANSING

Skin benefits

  • Effective non-ionic surfactant
  • Co-emulsifier in cleansers
  • Helps solubilize oils
  • CIR-reviewed at typical levels

Known concerns

  • Ethoxylated — possible 1,4-dioxane traces
  • Mild eye irritant at high %
  • Low ethoxylation grade more skin penetrating

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

PC

PubChem

U.S. NIH compound data, GHS hazard codes and toxicity literature.

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