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PEG-6 LAURATE/TARTRATE.

Valuable / SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING

PEG-6 Laurate/Tartrate is a versatile ingredient functioning primarily as a surfactant and emulsifier. It is engineered to stabilize oil-in-water formulations, facilitating the seamless blending of typically immiscible liquids, while also aiding in effective skin and hair cleansing.

Summary

emulsifying surfactant

Science

Mechanism of Action

This ingredient operates by lowering the surface tension between oil and water phases, thereby creating stable emulsions essential for product integrity. Its surfactant properties also enable it to encapsulate and lift oils and impurities from the skin surface, allowing for more efficient rinsing and cleansing.

Research

Clinical Evidence

Insufficient-data 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

Small amounts of 1,4-dioxane, a by-product of the ethoxylation process, may be present but can be effectively controlled through purification steps. While the stability of the tartrate component is relevant in specific pH ranges for tartaric acid crystallization (e.g., pH 3.0-4.0), specific stability details for the combined ester in cosmetic formulations are not explicitly outlined.

Safety

Safety Profile

CIR Status
Safe as used
Max tested
25%
Sensitization risk Low

The Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR) Expert Panel has affirmed PEG Laurate ingredients, including PEG-6 Laurate, as safe for use in cosmetic and personal care products at concentrations up to 25%. Although concerns regarding 1,4-dioxane contamination exist as a byproduct of ethoxylation, its presence can be managed through purification. While PEGs are generally not sensitizing to normal, intact skin, absorption through compromised skin, such as in burn patients, has been associated with instances of contact dermatitis.

Your Skin

Skin Compatibility

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

Our Assessment

Verdict

Valuable

PEG-6 Laurate/Tartrate is a valuable excipient, deemed safe for use up to 25%, offering essential emulsifying and surfactant properties for diverse cosmetic formulations.

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