# LAURETH-10

URL: https://app.greenveil.ai/ingredients/ingredient_inci_laureth_10
Categories: beauty, cleaning, industrial
Functions: Emulsifying, Cleansing, Emulsifier, Surfactant, Solvent, Conditioner
Identifier: DTXSID9050482

> LAURETH-10: Used in cosmetics as an emulsifier and a cleansing agent. EPA CPDat observed this chemical in 148 composition records across product categories including Home maintenance, Raw materials, Cons. electronics, mech. appliances, and machinery. Compiled from 2 published data sources.

## Safety assessment

- Chemical concern: not yet assessed
- Is it a concern? We haven't assessed a concern score for this ingredient yet. It is listed for cosmetic use in the EU.
- Rationale: EPA CPDat observed this chemical in 148 composition records across product categories including Home maintenance, Raw materials, Cons. electronics, mech. appliances, and machinery.

## Regulatory status

- EU: Active — Poly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl), .alpha.-dodecyl-.omega.-hydroxy-;
Dodecan-1-ol, ethoxylated
- EU: Active — Poly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl), .alpha.-dodecyl-.omega.-hydroxy-
- US: commercial use observed — EPA CPDat observed this chemical in 148 composition records across product categories including Home maintenance, Raw materials, Cons. electronics, mech. appliances, and machinery. EPA CPDat classifies this chemical for functional uses including Surfactant (surface active agent), Softener and conditioner, Emulsifier.

## Expert safety opinions

- SCCS (EU Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety): no opinion on file.
- CIR (Cosmetic Ingredient Review (US expert panel)): no opinion on file.

## Data sources

- CosIng (updated 2026-09-23): https://ec.europa.eu/growth/tools-databases/cosing/details/76929
- EPA Chemical and Products Database (updated september 30, 2011): https://living-future.org/declare-products/ultra-spec-500-interior-flat-finish-n536/

_Assessed by Greenveil._