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Surfactant

POTASSIUM LAURETH-6 CARBOXYLATE

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Safety score · 0–100

Fine

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

About

A mild ether-carboxylate surfactant — cleanses skin gently while foaming well, even in hard water. Considered milder than older sulfate surfactants; main caveat is purified-grade requirement to avoid trace 1,4-dioxane.

Function

SURFACTANT - CLEANSING

Skin benefits

  • Effective yet gentle cleansing
  • Good foam in hard water
  • Milder than sulfate surfactants

Known concerns

  • Ethoxylation may carry trace 1,4-dioxane unless purified
  • Mild eye irritation at high concentrations

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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