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LANETH-5.

Valuable CAS 61791-20-6 / SKIN CONDITIONING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING

LANETH-5 is a versatile lanolin-derived ingredient, primarily functioning as an emollient and nonionic emulsifier. It enhances skin hydration and contributes significantly to the stability and elegant texture of cosmetic formulations.

Summary

Emollient Nonionic emulsifier Wetting agent Foam booster Stabilizer Hair conditioner Solubilizer Cleanser Dispersing agent Plasticizer Moisturizer

Science

Mechanism of Action

This ingredient, a polyethylene glycol ether of lanolin alcohol, moisturizes the skin, hair, and nails by forming a hydrating layer that helps retain essential moisture. As an emulsifier, it reduces the surface tension between immiscible liquids, such as oil and water, enabling them to form and maintain stable, uniform emulsions in formulations. It also acts as a wetting agent, foam booster, solubilizer, and cleanser.

Research

Clinical Evidence

Low confidence
Effective range N/A
Optimal

N/A

Transparency

Dusting Analysis

Not commonly dusted

The Formula

Formulation

Solubility
Both
Optimal pH N/A
0 7 14

Stability

As a nonionic ethoxylated compound, LANETH-5 demonstrates robust stability across a wide pH spectrum, including highly acidic and alkaline conditions, consistent with the expected behavior of related Laneth ingredients.

Safety

Safety Profile

CIR Status
Safe as used
Sensitization risk Low

The Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR) Expert Panel has assessed and reaffirmed the safety of LANETH-5 for cosmetic and personal care applications, based on concentrations 'as used'. While trace amounts of 1,4-dioxane, a byproduct of ethoxylation, may be present, these levels are controllable through purification, as acknowledged by the FDA. This ingredient adheres to the general provisions for cosmetic use in Europe.

Your Skin

Skin Compatibility

Yes Normal
Yes Dry
No Oily
Yes Sensitive
Irritancy Unknown
Comedogenicity Unknown

Our Assessment

Verdict

Valuable

LANETH-5 is a valuable, multi-functional ingredient that enhances skin hydration and formulation stability, deemed safe for cosmetic use by expert panels.

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