PEG-12 Laurate
PEG-12 Laurate is a cosmetic ingredient used as a surfactant - emulsifying agent. It is used in 13 products in our dataset. It is regulated in the EU (listed in a Cosmetics Regulation annex).
| INCI name | PEG-12 LAURATE |
| Function | SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING |
| CAS number | 9004-81-3 |
| Prevalence | 13 products (0.01% of dataset) |
| Most used in | Skincare |
| EU status | Restricted (annex ) |
| Monthly searches | 10 |
Used in
Makeup Removers 84.6%Face Cleansers 7.7%Grooming 7.7%
Frequently asked
- What does PEG-12 Laurate do in skincare?
- PEG-12 Laurate functions as a surfactant - emulsifying agent in cosmetic formulas.
- Is PEG-12 Laurate allowed in cosmetics?
- Yes, but it is regulated in the EU — it appears in a Cosmetics Regulation annex with usage conditions.
- What products contain PEG-12 Laurate?
- It is most commonly found in Skincare products, especially makeup removers (84.6% of its uses).
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