Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
1,4-dioxane contamination risk from ethoxylation; shorter ethoxylate chain may increase irritation potential relative to longer-chain homologues.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Potassium Laureth-3 Carboxylate safe in cosmetics?
1,4-dioxane contamination risk from ethoxylation; shorter ethoxylate chain may increase irritation potential relative to longer-chain homologues. The EU classifies Potassium Laureth-3 Carboxylate as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.
Is Potassium Laureth-3 Carboxylate allowed in the EU?
Potassium Laureth-3 Carboxylate EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Potassium Laureth-3 Carboxylate do in cosmetics?
Potassium Laureth-3 Carboxylate functions as: Surfactant – Cleansing. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not assigned.
What is the Margin of Safety for Potassium Laureth-3 Carboxylate?
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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