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Emulsifier

LAURYL PEG-10 METHYL ETHER DIMETHICONE

80

Safety score · 0–100

Good

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

A silicone surfactant that combines a dodecyl-modified siloxane backbone with PEG-10 ethoxylation — delivers softness, smooth feel, and gentle cleansing in skin-care formulas.

Function

SURFACTANT - CLEANSING

Skin benefits

  • Smooth, silky after-feel
  • Helps emulsify silicones with water
  • Good substantivity for hair and skin

Known concerns

  • Possible trace 1,4-dioxane from PEG portion
  • Silicone backbone has low biodegradability

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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