# Polyoxyethylene (9) lauryl ether

URL: https://app.greenveil.ai/ingredients/ingredient_cas_3055_99_0
Categories: beauty, cleaning, pharma
Functions: Dispersing agent, Emulsifier, Humectant, Surfactant (surface active agent), Wetting agent (non-aqueous)
Identifier: 3055-99-0

> Polyoxyethylene (9) lauryl ether is used as dispersing agent / emulsifier. Greenveil chemical-concern score: 70/100 — High concern based on regulatory listings.. Assessed from 4 sources.

## Safety assessment

- Chemical concern score: 70/100 — High concern based on regulatory listings.
- Confidence: 4
- Rationale: Laureth-9 is restricted in cosmetic products under Annex III of the EU Cosmetics Regulation (EC) 1223/2009.

## Regulatory status

- EU: restricted — 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 %
- US: commercial use observed — 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.
- US: marketed drug occurrence — FDA NDC lists this ingredient in 2 active drug products and 2 total products.

_Assessed by Greenveil._