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Surfactant

SODIUM LAURETH-17 CARBOXYLATE

CAS 33939-64-9
76

Safety score · 0–100

Fine

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

A laureth ether carboxylate with around 17 ethoxylation units — the long EO chain combined with the carboxylate head delivers reliably mild cleansing with reduced potential for skin tightness or stinging.

Function

CLEANSINGFOAMINGSURFACTANT - CLEANSING

Skin benefits

  • Effective gentle cleansing
  • Lower irritation than SLES alternatives
  • Good foam quality at typical use levels

Known concerns

  • Possible 1,4-dioxane traces from heavy ethoxylation
  • Limited grade-specific public toxicology
  • Cost premium over commodity surfactants

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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