Laureth-4
✓ EU AllowedIdentification
CAS Number 68439-50-9
EINECS / EC 226-097-1 / 500-002-6 / 500-213-3
CosIng Ref 34915
Chemical Name 2-[2-[2-[2-[2-[2-[2-[2-[2-[2-[2-[2-[2-[2-[2-[2-[2-[2-[2-[2-[2-[2-(2-dodecoxyethoxy)ethoxy]ethoxy]ethoxy]ethoxy]ethoxy]ethoxy]ethoxy]ethoxy]ethoxy]ethoxy]ethoxy]ethoxy]ethoxy]ethoxy]ethoxy]ethoxy]ethoxy]ethoxy]ethoxy]ethoxy]ethoxy]ethanol
Formula C58H118O24
Mol. Weight 1199.5 g/mol
Function & Classification
Primary Function Emulsifying
Secondary Functions SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING; FRAGRANCE; SURFACTANT - CLEANSING
Category Emulsifiers
Manufacturer Sasol Italy S.p.A.
EU Regulatory Status
Safety Profile
Comedogenic Rating: 4/5
High risk — likely to clog pores
Skin Type Compatibility
Acne-Prone ✕ Avoid
Fungal Acne Safe ✓ Safe
No toxicology data available yet for this ingredient.
Check SCCS opinions or CIR reports for published safety assessments.
NOAEL · Dermal Absorption % · Sensitization
Formulation Guidelines
Benefits Co-emulsifier for W/O or O/W emulsions; Compatible with anionic or non-ionic surfactants
Suppliers & Documents
Sasol Italy S.p.A. 🇮🇹 Italy
Documents