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Surfactant

POLOXAMINE 1301

CAS 11111-34-5 Updated
72

Safety score · 0–100

Fine

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

About

A four-armed EO/PO block copolymer used as a mild non-ionic surfactant and solubilizer. Low irritation profile; main caveat is potential trace 1,4-dioxane from manufacture.

Function

SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING

Skin benefits

  • Versatile non-ionic surfactant and solubilizer
  • Low-irritation block-copolymer chemistry
  • Used in eye-care and rinse-off cleansers

Known concerns

  • Possible 1,4-dioxane trace from EO synthesis
  • Foaming differs from classic surfactants
  • Limited cosmetic-specific public data

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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