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Surfactant

SODIUM LAURETH-14 CARBOXYLATE

CAS 33939-64-9 Updated
78

Safety score · 0–100

Fine

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

About

A laureth ether carboxylate with around 14 ethoxylation units — the long EO chain combined with the carboxylate head group makes it a reliably mild cleanser used in higher-tier face and body wash formulations.

Function

CLEANSINGFOAMINGSURFACTANT - CLEANSING

Skin benefits

  • Mild cleansing in face and body wash
  • Good foam stability
  • Lower irritation than sulfate counterparts

Known concerns

  • Possible 1,4-dioxane traces from heavy ethoxylation
  • Less foam density than low-EO sulfates
  • Limited grade-specific toxicology

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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