Tipa-Laureth-3 Carboxylate
A cosmetic ingredient used as surfactant - emulsifying, surfactant - foam boosting, surfactant - hydrotrope in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
TIPA-Laureth-3 Carboxylate is the triisopropanolamine salt of the carboxylic acid derivative of Laureth-3
What does it do?
Tipa-Laureth-3 Carboxylate is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
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Surfactant - emulsifying
surfactant that forms and stabilises emulsions of oil and water — without it, creams and lotions would separate
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Surfactant - foam boosting
surfactant that increases the volume or stability of foam produced by other surfactants in the same formulation
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Surfactant - hydrotrope
surfactant that increases the solubility of poorly-soluble substances in water-based formulations
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Surfactant - cleansing
surfactant whose primary cosmetic role is cleansing — the active workhorse in soaps, shampoos, and body washes
EU regulatory status
Tipa-Laureth-3 Carboxylate 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 Tipa-Laureth-3 Carboxylate?
Tipa-Laureth-3 Carboxylate is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. TIPA-Laureth-3 Carboxylate is the triisopropanolamine salt of the carboxylic acid derivative of Laureth-3
Is Tipa-Laureth-3 Carboxylate allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Tipa-Laureth-3 Carboxylate is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Tipa-Laureth-3 Carboxylate do in cosmetic products?
Tipa-Laureth-3 Carboxylate is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: surfactant - emulsifying, surfactant - foam boosting, surfactant - hydrotrope, 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: 12/02/2024