Lauryl Glycol Hydroxypropyl Ether
A cosmetic ingredient used as skin conditioning, surfactant - cleansing, surfactant - foam boosting in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
2-(2-Hydroxypropyl)-1-dodecanol
What does it do?
Lauryl Glycol Hydroxypropyl Ether is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
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Skin conditioning
improves the appearance, feel, and condition of skin
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Surfactant - cleansing
surfactant whose primary cosmetic role is cleansing — the active workhorse in soaps, shampoos, and body washes
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Surfactant - foam boosting
surfactant that increases the volume or stability of foam produced by other surfactants in the same formulation
EU regulatory status
Lauryl Glycol Hydroxypropyl Ether is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the European Union under Regulation 1223/2009. It is not subject to a specific Annex restriction at the time of writing.
Frequently asked questions
What is Lauryl Glycol Hydroxypropyl Ether?
Lauryl Glycol Hydroxypropyl Ether is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. 2-(2-Hydroxypropyl)-1-dodecanol
Is Lauryl Glycol Hydroxypropyl Ether allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Lauryl Glycol Hydroxypropyl Ether is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Lauryl Glycol Hydroxypropyl Ether do in cosmetic products?
Lauryl Glycol Hydroxypropyl Ether is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: skin conditioning, surfactant - cleansing, surfactant - foam boosting.
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Source: EU CosIng database (European Commission). This page is derived from public-sector information published by the European Commission. · Last updated: 15/10/2010