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Emulsifier

TRILAURETH-9 CITRATE

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Safety score · 0–100

Fine

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

About

An ethoxylated lauryl alcohol citrate ester used as a mild emulsifier and surfactant. Skin-safe at use levels but, like most ethoxylates, depends on supplier purification.

Function

CLEANSINGSURFACTANT - EMULSIFYINGSURFACTANT - CLEANSING

Skin benefits

  • Mild emulsification
  • Skin-compatible at typical levels

Known concerns

  • Potential 1,4-dioxane impurity if poorly purified
  • Ethoxylate biodegradation slower than non-PEG analogs

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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