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Emulsifier

PEG-6 BUTYLENE GLYCOL LAURATE

70

Safety score · 0–100

Fine

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

A PEG-laurate emulsifier and mild surfactant. CIR judged PEG-6 laurate ingredients safe up to 25%, provided 1,4-dioxane is removed during manufacture.

Function

SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENTSURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING

Skin benefits

  • Mild emulsifier
  • Skin-cleansing surfactant
  • Solubilizer for oils

Known concerns

  • PEG-class trace 1,4-dioxane risk
  • Requires purified cosmetic grade
  • EWG low-hazard category

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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