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Surfactant

POTASSIUM LAURETH-10 CARBOXYLATE

68

Safety score · 0–100

Fine

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

A laureth-10 carboxylate surfactant — milder anionic alternative to SLES. Class is CIR-cleared but the ethoxylated chain carries the standard 1,4-dioxane caveat.

Function

SURFACTANT - CLEANSING

Skin benefits

  • Mild ether-carboxylate surfactant
  • Lower irritation than sulfates
  • Foam booster compatible with anionic blends
  • Stable across pH range

Known concerns

  • Ethoxylate residual 1,4-dioxane caveat
  • Anionic — drying at high %
  • Limited compound-specific safety data

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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