Is PEG-2 Laurate SE safe in cosmetics?
PEG-2 Laurate SE has a safety rating of "GOOD" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
GOOD
Cosmetic Ingredient
PEG-2 Laurate SE
INCI: PEG-2 LAURATE SE
PEG-2 Laurate SE (CAS 9004-81-3 (generic; self-emulsifying grade contains excess free fatty acid or alkali soap)) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Surfactant – emulsifying agent (self-emulsifying). EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
CAS Number
9004-81-3 (generic; self-emulsifying grade contains excess free fatty acid or alkali soap)
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Function
Surfactant – emulsifying agent (self-emulsifying)
Editorial assessment
GOOD
Preliminary editorial note — not a computed safety verdict.
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
CIR: Explicitly included — safe up to 25% (2000); reaffirmed safe when formulated to be non-irritating (2015)
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for PEG-2 Laurate SE.
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Editorial summary
Preliminary editorial summary for PEG-2 Laurate SE — not a computed safety verdict. See the sourced toxicological data above.
Regulatory Flags
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is PEG-2 Laurate SE allowed in the EU?
PEG-2 Laurate SE EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does PEG-2 Laurate SE do in cosmetics?
PEG-2 Laurate SE functions as: Surfactant – emulsifying agent (self-emulsifying). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 9004-81-3 (generic; self-emulsifying grade contains excess free fatty acid or alkali soap).
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