PEG-4 Laurate

PEG-4 Laurate is a cosmetic ingredient used as a surfactant - emulsifying, surfactant - cleansing agent. It is used in 36 products in our dataset. It carries no restriction under the EU Cosmetics Regulation annexes.

INCI namePEG-4 LAURATE
FunctionSURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING
CAS number9004-81-3
Prevalence36 products (0.04% of dataset)
Most used inHaircare
EU statusNo annex restriction

Used in

Styling Creams & Sprays 16.7%Face Cleansers 11.1%Deodorant 8.3%Hair Serums 8.3%Makeup Removers 8.3%Body Treatments 5.6%

Frequently asked

What does PEG-4 Laurate do in skincare?
PEG-4 Laurate functions as a surfactant - emulsifying, surfactant - cleansing agent in cosmetic formulas.
What products contain PEG-4 Laurate?
It is most commonly found in Haircare products, especially styling creams & sprays (16.7% of its uses).

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