Moderate Cosmetic Ingredient

Isolaureth-10

INCI: ISOLAURETH-10

CAS Number
60828-78-6
Function
Surfactant (cleansing), surfactant (emulsifying), emollient
Safety Rating
MODERATE

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status permitted
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes Allowed - no specific prohibitions. CIR has reviewed PEG ethers of this class

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
not established
Dermal Absorption
low
Sensitization
low

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Expert Verdict

PEG-based ingredients may contain trace ethylene oxide or 1,4-dioxane as manufacturing residues; these should be minimized through purification. Generally considered safe per published safety assessments on PEG derivatives. A polyoxyethylene (PEG-10) ether of isolauryl alcohol with 10 ethylene oxide units per mole. Non-ionic surfactant that provides cleansing, emulsifying, and skin-smoothing properties

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Concern Level: Moderate

Regulatory Flags

ifra_fragrance

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Isolaureth-10 safe in cosmetics?

PEG-based ingredients may contain trace ethylene oxide or 1,4-dioxane as manufacturing residues; these should be minimized through purification. Generally considered safe per published safety assessments on PEG derivatives. A polyoxyethylene (PEG-10) ether of isolauryl alcohol with 10 ethylene oxide units per mole. Non-ionic surfactant that provides cleansing, emulsifying, and skin-smoothing properties The EU classifies Isolaureth-10 as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.

Is Isolaureth-10 allowed in the EU?

Isolaureth-10 EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Isolaureth-10 do in cosmetics?

Isolaureth-10 functions as: Surfactant (cleansing), surfactant (emulsifying), emollient. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 60828-78-6.

What is the Margin of Safety for Isolaureth-10?

not established The Margin of Safety (MoS) is calculated using SCCS methodology. A MoS above 100 is generally considered safe. Use the MoS Calculator tool to calculate MoS for your specific formulation and product category.

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