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PEG-3 LAURAMIDE
Safety score · 0–100
Fine
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
About
A short-chain polyethylene glycol lauramide used as a surfactant and foam booster; safe overall with slightly higher impurity risk due to lower ethoxylation degree.
Polyethylene glycol lauramide (3 EO) is a lower-molecular-weight nonionic surfactant often used in transparent gel formulations due to its water solubility profile. The shorter ethoxylation chain means marginally higher residual reactivity compared to higher-EO variants. Not restricted in EU cosmetic regulation; residual 1,4-dioxane is controlled under standard manufacturing quality assurance.
Skin benefits
- enhances foaming and cleansing efficacy
- improves product texture and stability
Known concerns
- trace 1,4-dioxane impurity from ethoxylation process
- slightly higher residual reactivity due to short EO chain
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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