# Polyoxyethylene (9) lauryl ether

URL: https://app.greenveil.ai/ingredients/ingredient_dtxsid_dtxsid5039721
Categories: beauty, cleaning, pharma
Functions: Dispersing agent, Emulsifier, Humectant, Surfactant (surface active agent), Wetting agent (non-aqueous)
Identifier: DTXSID5039721

> Polyoxyethylene (9) lauryl ether is used as dispersing agent / emulsifier. EPA CPDat observed this chemical in 9 composition records across product categories including Cleaning products and household care, Personal care. Assessed from 3 sources.

## Safety assessment

- Chemical concern: not yet assessed
- Rationale: EPA CPDat observed this chemical in 9 composition records across product categories including Cleaning products and household care, Personal care.

## Regulatory status

- 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._