Laureth-100 is a cosmetic ingredient used as solvent, surfactant - cleansing. Assessed as safe by the CIR.
Effective at 10.0%
CAS #
9002-92-0
Form
Liquid
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Functions
Solvent
Dissolves other ingredients so they distribute evenly in the formula. Often the invisible "base" everything else is mixed into.
Cleansing
Makes oil and water mix so dirt, makeup, and sunscreen can actually be washed away. The reason your face wash foams.
Dissolves Ingredients
Cleansing Surfactant
Lifts away dirt and oil
Dissolves other ingredients
Traditional Use
Highly ethoxylated non-ionic surfactant with approximately 100 ethylene oxide units, developed in the latter 20th century. Used as an extremely mild cleanser and emulsifier in sensitive skin formulations and pharmaceuticals.