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LAURETH-6 CITRATE.

Questionable CAS 161756-30-5 / CLEANSING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING

Laureth-6 Citrate is a synthetic ester primarily utilized as a surfactant, effectively reducing surface tension to facilitate the mixing of immiscible liquids like oil and water. Beyond its role in efficient cleansing by dissolving impurities, it also functions as an emulsifier to stabilize cosmetic formulations and can act as a fragrance solubilizer or chelating agent.

Summary

Surfactant Emulsifier Cleansing Fragrance Solubilizer Chelating Agent

Science

Mechanism of Action

This ingredient primarily functions by altering the surface tension within a liquid medium, enabling the homogeneous dispersion of components that typically separate, such as oils and aqueous solutions. This surfactant action underpins its efficacy as a cleansing agent, aiding in the detachment and removal of surface impurities from the skin. Additionally, Laureth-6 Citrate contributes to product stability as an emulsifier, preventing phase separation, and can chelate metal ions, thereby improving formulation compatibility and integrity.

Research

Clinical Evidence

Low confidence
Effective range N/A
Optimal

N/A

Transparency

Dusting Analysis

Not commonly dusted

The Formula

Formulation

Solubility
Water
Optimal pH N/A
0 7 14

Safety

Safety Profile

CIR Status
Not reviewed
Sensitization risk Unknown

While the broader category of 'Citric Acid, Inorganic Citrate Salts, and Alkyl Citrate Esters' has been deemed safe by the Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR) Expert Panel for current uses and concentrations, Laureth-6 Citrate itself has not undergone a specific safety assessment by an industry panel or been extensively reviewed in peer-reviewed literature. A notable concern associated with this ingredient is the potential for contamination with hazardous impurities, specifically Ethylene Oxide and 1,4-Dioxane, which are byproducts of ethoxylation processes.

Your Skin

Skin Compatibility

Yes Normal
Yes Dry
Yes Oily
Yes Sensitive
Irritancy Unknown
Comedogenicity Unknown

Our Assessment

Verdict

Questionable

Despite its functional versatility, Laureth-6 Citrate carries a questionable rating due to the absence of specific safety assessments for the ingredient itself and the potential presence of toxic manufacturing impurities.

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