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LAURETH-7 TARTRATE
Safety score · 0–100
Good
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
About
Laureth-7 Tartrate is a cosmetic ingredient used in product formulations. Exercise caution due to limited available safety data.
Laureth-7 Tartrate is a lauryl (C12) alcohol ether combined with tartaric acid. The tartrate salt improves water solubility and provides milder surfactant action compared to pure ether sulfates. EU Regulation 1223/2009 permits this ingredient with no entries in Annex II or III. Laureth compounds (lauryl alcohol + ethylene oxide) have a long history of safe cosmetic use when properly purified.
Skin benefits
- Mild surfactant suitable for sensitive skin formulations
- Emulsifying properties for O/W systems
- Contributes to good foaming characteristics in cleansers
Known concerns
- Tartaric acid salts may affect formulation pH
- Standard PEG impurity concerns (residual EO, 1,4-dioxane)
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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