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Surfactant

LAURETH-5 CARBOXYLIC ACID

CAS 27306-90-7 / 220622-96-8
70

Safety score · 0–100

Fine

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

A mild ether carboxylate surfactant used in cleansers as a gentler alternative to sulfates. Safe at typical levels; quality control on PEG impurities matters.

Function

CLEANSINGSURFACTANT - EMULSIFYINGSURFACTANT - CLEANSING

Skin benefits

  • Mild cleansing
  • Less irritating than sulfates

Known concerns

  • 1,4-dioxane trace from ethoxylation
  • Defatting at higher levels

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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