Is Isolaureth-6 safe in cosmetics?
Isolaureth-6 has a safety rating of "MODERATE" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
MODERATE
Cosmetic Ingredient
Isolaureth-6
INCI: ISOLAURETH-6
Isolaureth-6 (CAS Variable (PEG ethers are typically polymeric mixtures; no single definitive CAS universally cited)) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Emollient, emulsifying agent, surfactant. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
CAS Number
Variable (PEG ethers are typically polymeric mixtures; no single definitive CAS universally cited)
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Function
Emollient, emulsifying agent, surfactant
Editorial assessment
MODERATE
Preliminary editorial note — not a computed safety verdict.
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Allowed - not prohibited or restricted
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Isolaureth-6.
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Editorial summary
Preliminary editorial summary for Isolaureth-6 — not a computed safety verdict. See the sourced toxicological data above.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Isolaureth-6 allowed in the EU?
Isolaureth-6 EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Isolaureth-6 do in cosmetics?
Isolaureth-6 functions as: Emollient, emulsifying agent, surfactant. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Variable (PEG ethers are typically polymeric mixtures; no single definitive CAS universally cited).
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