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Surfactant

LAURETH-8 CARBOXYLIC ACID

79

Safety score · 0–100

Fine

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

A C12 alcohol-derived ether carboxylic acid with 8 EO units — a mild anionic cleanser favoured in sensitive-skin formulations. Only the generic ethoxylate purification caveat applies.

Function

CLEANSING

Skin benefits

  • Mild laureth-based ether carboxylate
  • Excellent skin tolerance
  • Good foam in soft and hard water

Known concerns

  • Possible trace 1,4-dioxane from ethoxylation

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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