Magnesium Laureth-11 Carboxylate
INCI: MAGNESIUM LAURETH-11 CARBOXYLATE
Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
Ether carboxylates are among the mildest anionic surfactants; very low irritation potential; well-suited for sensitive-skin formulations. The "11" denotes 11 moles of ethylene oxide; the carboxylate head group is gentler than sulfate or sulfonate; excellent foam quality and high hard-water tolerance; often used as a primary surfactant in ultra-mild systems
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Magnesium Laureth-11 Carboxylate safe in cosmetics?
Ether carboxylates are among the mildest anionic surfactants; very low irritation potential; well-suited for sensitive-skin formulations. The "11" denotes 11 moles of ethylene oxide; the carboxylate head group is gentler than sulfate or sulfonate; excellent foam quality and high hard-water tolerance; often used as a primary surfactant in ultra-mild systems The EU classifies Magnesium Laureth-11 Carboxylate as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.
Is Magnesium Laureth-11 Carboxylate allowed in the EU?
Magnesium Laureth-11 Carboxylate EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Magnesium Laureth-11 Carboxylate do in cosmetics?
Magnesium Laureth-11 Carboxylate functions as: Surfactant (mild anionic cleansing), emulsifying agent. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not widely catalogued with a unique CAS in public databases.
What is the Margin of Safety for Magnesium Laureth-11 Carboxylate?
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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