Is PPG-2-Laureth-12 safe in cosmetics?
PPG-2-Laureth-12 has a safety rating of "GOOD" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
GOOD
Cosmetic Ingredient
PPG-2-Laureth-12
INCI: PPG-2-LAURETH-12
PPG-2-Laureth-12 (CAS Not individually assigned in publicly available COSING records found; generic lauryl alcohol ethoxylated/propoxylated) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Surfactant – Cleansing; Surfactant – Emulsifying. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
CAS Number
Not individually assigned in publicly available COSING records found; generic lauryl alcohol ethoxylated/propoxylated
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Function
Surfactant – Cleansing; Surfactant – Emulsifying
Editorial assessment
GOOD
Preliminary editorial note — not a computed safety verdict.
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
No restriction; CIR class safe when formulated to be non-irritating
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for PPG-2-Laureth-12.
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Editorial summary
Preliminary editorial summary for PPG-2-Laureth-12 — not a computed safety verdict. See the sourced toxicological data above.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is PPG-2-Laureth-12 allowed in the EU?
PPG-2-Laureth-12 EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does PPG-2-Laureth-12 do in cosmetics?
PPG-2-Laureth-12 functions as: Surfactant – Cleansing; Surfactant – Emulsifying. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not individually assigned in publicly available COSING records found; generic lauryl alcohol ethoxylated/propoxylated.
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