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PEG-7 GLYCERYL LAURATE
Safety score · 0–100
Good
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
About
A PEG glyceride laurate with 7 ethylene oxide units, used as an emulsifier and skin conditioning ingredient in personal care.
PEG-7 Glyceryl Laurate (CAS 59070-56-3) is a glyceride ester of lauric acid with 7 mol ethylene oxide. PEG laurates are among the most commonly used PEG glycerides in cosmetics due to their favourable safety profile and effectiveness. EU Regulation 1223/2009 permits this ingredient category. The same CAS is shared across multiple glycereth laurate variants. Standard impurity controls apply for residual solvents.
Skin benefits
- Good emulsifying and skin conditioning properties
- Provides smooth, non-greasy skin feel
- Used in both rinse-off and leave-on products
Known concerns
- Standard PEG impurity concerns for residual EO and 1,4-dioxane
- No EU-specific restrictions
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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