Fragrance avoidance
No fragrance-linked caution surfaced in the current profile.
This ingredient does not currently read as a fragrance-linked driver in the published evidence and hazard profile.
- beauty
- cleaning
- pharma
Polyoxyethylene (9) lauryl ether
CAS 3055-99-0 · 70/100 · High conf.
Dispersing agent · Emulsifier · Humectant
Concern score
70/100High concern based on regulatory listings.
Well researched
Why it's flagged
Laureth-9 is restricted in cosmetic products under Annex III of the EU Cosmetics Regulation (EC) 1223/2009.
RestrictedEU EC — restricted
The score describes this ingredient's chemical identity — its hazard profile from published classifications and regulatory status — not the safety of any product it appears in.
Regulation
Restrictions first, then routine listings from published regulatory sources.
- commercial_presence
- consumer_product_presence
- cpdat_category:beauty|cleaning
- currently_marketed_ndc
- eu_annex:III
- eu_cosmetic_restricted
- marketed_drug_ingredient
- nsde_reference_present
- View source →restricted
EUEC
Annex III of EU Cosmetics Regulation (EC) 1223/2009: substances which cosmetic products must not contain except subject to the restrictions laid down. Product types: (a) Leave-on products (b) Rinse-off products Maximum concentration: (a) 3,0 % (b) 4,0 %
USEPAcommercial use observedEPA CPDat observed this chemical in 9 composition records across product categories including Cleaning products and household care, Personal care. EPA CPDat classifies this chemical for functional uses including Surfactant (surface active agent), Emulsifier, Dispersing agent.
- EPA CPDat observed this chemical in 9 composition records across product categories including Cleaning products and household care, Personal care. EPA CPDat classifies this chemical for functional uses including Surfactant (surface active agent), Emulsifier, Dispersing agent.Source →
USFDAmarketed drug occurrenceFDA NDC lists this ingredient in 2 active drug products and 2 total products.
- FDA NDC lists this ingredient in 2 active drug products and 2 total products.Source →
Evidence
No graded sources yet for Polyoxyethylene (9) lauryl ether. We publish evidence only once a source is linked and reviewed — this ingredient is in the catalog, but has not been assessed.
Suitability
Context-specific fit derived from published classifications and the current ingredient evidence profile.
Good fit
Where it appears
Prevalence of Polyoxyethylene (9) lauryl ether in our catalog (epa_cpdat).
Products
9
Brands
5
Cleaning products and household carePersonal care
Typical roles
Dispersing agentEmulsifierHumectantSurfactant (surface active agent)Wetting agent (non-aqueous)
Found in these products
- Gel - champú bebé para pieles atópicasMercadona,DeliplusHigh
- lotionMinor
- LetiAT4Minor
- AT4LetiMinor
- Numbuzin No.3 Super Glowing Essence TonerBeautyHigh
- Kirkland Moisture ConditionerNon Food ProductsHigh
- Polaneth LotionDermasenceCritical
- Skin Renewing Night CreamCeraVe · Face CreamHigh
- niveaHigh
- ATOPIS Ultra Body MoisturizerNovaclean, ATOPIS · BodyHigh
