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Mea Ppg-6 Laureth-7 Carboxylate

A cosmetic ingredient used as cleansing, surfactant - cleansing in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.

What is it?

Poly(oxy-2,1-propanediyl)poly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl), .alpha.-dodecyl-.omega.-carboxymethoxy-, 2-aminoethanol salts (6 mol PO, 6 mol EO average molar ratio)

What does it do?

Mea Ppg-6 Laureth-7 Carboxylate is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:

  • Cleansing

    helps remove dirt, oil, makeup, and other contaminants from skin or hair

  • Surfactant - cleansing

    surfactant whose primary cosmetic role is cleansing — the active workhorse in soaps, shampoos, and body washes

EU regulatory status

This ingredient is restricted in the European Union.

Mea Ppg-6 Laureth-7 Carboxylate is listed under Annex III of EU Cosmetics Regulation 1223/2009 (entry 61). It is permitted only under specific conditions, concentration limits, or in particular product types.

Frequently asked questions

What is Mea Ppg-6 Laureth-7 Carboxylate?

Mea Ppg-6 Laureth-7 Carboxylate is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Poly(oxy-2,1-propanediyl)poly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl), .alpha.-dodecyl-.omega.-carboxymethoxy-, 2-aminoethanol salts (6 mol PO, 6 mol EO average molar ratio)

Is Mea Ppg-6 Laureth-7 Carboxylate allowed in cosmetics in the EU?

Only with restrictions. Mea Ppg-6 Laureth-7 Carboxylate is permitted in EU cosmetics only under specific conditions defined in Annex III of Regulation 1223/2009.

What does Mea Ppg-6 Laureth-7 Carboxylate do in cosmetic products?

Mea Ppg-6 Laureth-7 Carboxylate is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: cleansing, surfactant - cleansing.

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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