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Surfactant

PPG-1-PEG-9 LAURYL GLYCOL ETHER

68

Safety score · 0–100

Fine

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

A propoxylated/ethoxylated lauryl glycol ether used as a mild surfactant and fragrance solubilizer. Generally well tolerated; ethoxylation purity is the main caveat.

Function

SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYINGSURFACTANT - CLEANSING

Skin benefits

  • Mild solubilizer for fragrance and oils
  • Helps form clear water-based products
  • Low foaming surfactant action

Known concerns

  • Ethoxylated material with potential 1,4-dioxane traces
  • Limited independent toxicology data

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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