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LAURYL/MYRISTYL GLYCOL HYDROXYPROPYL ETHER.

Insufficient Data / SURFACTANT - CLEANSING, SURFACTANT - FOAM BOOSTING

LAURYL/MYRISTYL GLYCOL HYDROXYPROPYL ETHER functions as a dual-action ingredient, primarily serving as a surfactant to facilitate the uniform blending of oil and water phases. It also enhances foam generation and may contribute to improved skin penetration of other active compounds, alongside bolstering product stability.

Summary

Surfactant Foam Boosting

Science

Mechanism of Action

This compound exerts its effect by significantly lowering interfacial tension, which is crucial for emulsifying disparate components such as oils and aqueous solutions. Synthesized from propylene glycol and ethylene oxide, its surfactant properties are complemented by observations that related glycol ethers can augment the dermal absorption of active ingredients and enhance formulation robustness.

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

Based on analogous Lauryl-Myristyl Alcohol ethoxylates, a 5% aqueous solution demonstrates stability optimally within a pH range of 5.0 to 7.0.

Safety

Safety Profile

CIR Status
Not reviewed
Sensitization risk Unknown

LAURYL/MYRISTYL GLYCOL HYDROXYPROPYL ETHER, specifically 'Lauryl glycol hydroxypropyl ether' (CAS: 504409-71-6), is recognized within the FDA Global Substance Registration System (GSRS). A formal review by the CIR is currently pending. While comprehensive safety data for this precise ingredient is limited, broader assessments of structurally similar fatty ethers and propylene glycol esters generally indicate their safety for topical cosmetic applications.

Your Skin

Skin Compatibility

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

Our Assessment

Verdict

Insufficient Data

As a surfactant and foam booster with potential for enhancing active ingredient absorption, a more comprehensive profile awaits further dedicated clinical and safety assessments specific to this compound.

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