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Surfactant

PROPYLENE GLYCOL LAURETH-6

CAS 37311-00-5
62

Safety score · 0–100

Fine

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

A PEG-fatty alcohol propylene glycol ester used as a mild emulsifier and solubiliser. Class is well accepted; depends on good supplier purification.

Function

SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYINGSURFACTANT - CLEANSING

Skin benefits

  • Non-ionic surfactant and solubiliser
  • Mild emulsifier
  • Improves spreadability of oils

Known concerns

  • Ethoxylate — possible 1,4-dioxane trace
  • Propylene glycol portion can mildly sensitise
  • Limited stand-alone toxicology

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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