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Surfactant

LAURETH-3

CAS 3055-94-5 / 68439-50-9
62

Safety score · 0–100

Fine

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

An ethoxylated lauryl alcohol surfactant. Cleans and emulsifies. CIR-reviewed safe in cosmetics; concern is residual 1,4-dioxane unless the supplier uses purification steps.

Function

SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYINGSURFACTANT - CLEANSING

Skin benefits

  • Effective surfactant and emulsifier
  • Improves spreadability
  • Helps cleanse oils

Known concerns

  • Ethoxylated; trace 1,4-dioxane possible without purification
  • Mild eye irritant in rinse-off

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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