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PEG-9 GLYCERYL LAURATE.

Valuable / SURFACTANT - CLEANSING, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING

PEG-9 Glyceryl Laurate is a polyoxyethylenated derivative of glyceryl laurate, functioning primarily as a versatile surfactant. It effectively acts as both an emulsifier to stabilize formulations and a cleansing agent to facilitate the removal of impurities, while also imparting moisturizing benefits.

Summary

Surfactant Cleansing Emulsifying Moisturizing Conditioning

Science

Mechanism of Action

This ingredient operates by reducing the interfacial tension between immiscible substances, allowing it to serve as a potent surfactant. As an emulsifier, it creates stable mixtures of oil and water, crucial for product integrity. As a cleansing agent, it aids water in binding with and lifting away oils and dirt from the skin and hair, additionally offering conditioning and softening properties.

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

Safety

Safety Profile

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

The Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR) Expert Panel has determined PEG Laurates, including PEG-9 Laurate, to be safe for use in cosmetics at concentrations up to 25%. While ethoxylated fatty acids may contain trace amounts of 1,4-dioxane as a processing byproduct, appropriate purification is recommended. Studies on intact skin showed no systemic toxicity or sensitization, though PEGs were absorbed through damaged skin in burn patients (this caveat was later removed by the CIR Panel). A related ingredient, Glyceryl Laurate, caused moderate erythema in patch tests at concentrations higher than those typically used in cosmetic products.

Your Skin

Skin Compatibility

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

Our Assessment

Verdict

Valuable

PEG-9 Glyceryl Laurate is a valuable, CIR-approved surfactant and emulsifier, widely utilized across various cosmetic formulations for its cleansing and stabilizing properties, presenting a low sensitization risk for intact skin.

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