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Surfactant

SODIUM PPG-16/PEG-2 LAURYL ETHER SULFATE

55

Safety score · 0–100

Moderate

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

A foaming cleansing surfactant in the SLES family. Cleans well but is mildly irritating and the ethoxylation can leave traces of 1,4-dioxane unless purified.

Function

SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYINGSURFACTANT - CLEANSING

Skin benefits

  • Effective foaming surfactant
  • Cleans well in shampoos and washes
  • Builds lather with mild thickening

Known concerns

  • Ethoxylated/propoxylated — possible 1,4-dioxane traces
  • Skin and eye irritant at high levels
  • Not biodegradable rapidly

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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