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Surfactant

LAUROYL PEI-233/POLYCAPROLACTONE COPOLYMER

CAS 1374443-63-6 Updated
70

Safety score · 0–100

Fine

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

About

A copolymer of polycaprolactone grown on PEI-233 with lauric acid end-caps, used as a polymeric emulsifying surfactant. Class is mid-yellow due to PEI-related irritation potential at higher levels.

Function

SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING

Skin benefits

  • Polymeric emulsifying surfactant
  • Combines biodegradable polycaprolactone block
  • Lauroyl end-capping reduces PEI surface activity

Known concerns

  • PEI-based polymers can irritate at high levels
  • Very limited public toxicology on this specific copolymer

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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