Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
Contains 1,4-dioxane impurity; eye irritant at concentrations ≥10% (serious eye damage risk) and irritating at 5–10% concentration; formulation pH is a critical control factor.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Laureth-10 Carboxylic Acid safe in cosmetics?
Contains 1,4-dioxane impurity; eye irritant at concentrations ≥10% (serious eye damage risk) and irritating at 5–10% concentration; formulation pH is a critical control factor. The EU classifies Laureth-10 Carboxylic Acid as "prohibited". Safety rating: GOOD.
Is Laureth-10 Carboxylic Acid allowed in the EU?
Laureth-10 Carboxylic Acid EU regulatory status: prohibited. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Laureth-10 Carboxylic Acid do in cosmetics?
Laureth-10 Carboxylic Acid functions as: Surfactant; emulsifier. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 27306-90-7.
What is the Margin of Safety for Laureth-10 Carboxylic Acid?
adequate 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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