Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
1,4-dioxane impurity presents elevated risk due to 100 moles EO; greater ethoxylation correlates with greater potential for residual dioxane. Very limited direct toxicological data at this specific EO level. Extremely rare in formulations.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Laureth-100 safe in cosmetics?
1,4-dioxane impurity presents elevated risk due to 100 moles EO; greater ethoxylation correlates with greater potential for residual dioxane. Very limited direct toxicological data at this specific EO level. Extremely rare in formulations. The EU classifies Laureth-100 as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.
Is Laureth-100 allowed in the EU?
Laureth-100 EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Laureth-100 do in cosmetics?
Laureth-100 functions as: Emulsifier; surfactant; thickener/rheology modifier at very high EO count. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 9002-92-0 (generic polyoxyethylene lauryl ether series).
What is the Margin of Safety for Laureth-100?
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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