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Surfactant

PEG-14 LAURATE

CAS 9004-81-3
68

Safety score · 0–100

Fine

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

A PEG-modified lauric acid ester used as a mild surfactant and solubilizer. Generally well tolerated in finished products; bulk material can show mild skin and eye irritation.

Function

SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING

Skin benefits

  • Mild non-ionic surfactant
  • Solubilizes oils
  • Texture modifier

Known concerns

  • PEG ethoxylated — 1,4-dioxane trace risk
  • H315 and H319 in some notifications
  • Mild irritation at high %

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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