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Emollient

PEG-3 BUTYLENE GLYCOL LAURATE

78

Safety score · 0–100

Fine

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

A PEG-3 butylene glycol ester of lauric acid used as an emollient and mild emulsifier. Functions like the wider PEG-fatty-acid-ester family with a typical low-irritation profile and the standard ethoxylate purity caveat.

Function

SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENTSURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING

Skin benefits

  • PEG-based emollient and emulsifier
  • Provides skin conditioning with light feel
  • Compatible with broad cosmetic systems

Known concerns

  • Ethoxylated material — controlled 1,4-dioxane grade required
  • No skincare benefit beyond formulation aid
  • Limited dedicated CIR review for this specific molecule

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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