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Surfactant

AMMONIUM LAURETH-6 CARBOXYLATE

CAS 41051-94-9
70

Safety score · 0–100

Fine

Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.

An ether carboxylate surfactant; milder than sulfates with low irritation in rinse-off cleansers. Quality hinges on purification of ethoxylation by-products such as 1,4-dioxane.

Function

CLEANSINGSURFACTANT - CLEANSING

Skin benefits

  • Mild cleansing
  • Soft skin feel after rinse

Known concerns

  • Trace dioxane risk
  • Possible mild irritation

References

EU

EU CosIng database

European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry: regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.

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