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Laureth 23

Laureth-23 is an ethoxylated lauryl alcohol surfactant with an average of 23 ethylene glycol units. Surfactants change surface tension and can help compatible formula components mix.

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What it is and what it does

About this ingredient: CIR published assessment: Alkyl PEG ethers ↗ · European Commission ingredient function definitions ↗

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Names and identifiers

INCI name on ingredient lists
Laureth 23

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