Surfactant

PEG-8 Laurate

INCI: PEG-8 LAURATE
CAS 9004-81-3
Poly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl), .alpha.-(1-oxododecyl)-.omega.-hydroxy- (8 mol EO average molar ratio)
Generally Safe
This ingredient has a good safety profile based on available data.
Purpose

Function

Surfactant, emulsifier, cleansing agent
Profile

Properties

Silicone
Silicone free
Malassezia
Safe
Fungal Acne
Safe
Details

Description

Poly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl), .alpha.-(1-oxododecyl)-.omega.-hydroxy- (8 mol EO average molar ratio)

Reference

Identifiers

CAS Number
9004-81-3
INCI
PEG-8 LAURATE
Category
Surfactant
Updated
Apr 2, 2026