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Surfactant

POTASSIUM LAURETH-3 CARBOXYLATE

76

Safety score · 0–100

Fine

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

A laureth-3-based potassium ether-carboxylate — a mild sulfate-free cleanser useful in face washes and shampoos. Skin-friendly; the standard PEG-grade dioxane caveat applies.

Function

SURFACTANT - CLEANSING

Skin benefits

  • Mild ether-carboxylate surfactant
  • Sulfate-free cleansing
  • Compatible with sensitive skin

Known concerns

  • Trace 1,4-dioxane possible from laureth segment
  • Quality depends on purification grade

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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