NOAEL Data Cosmetic Ingredient

Triethylene glycol monododecyl ether

Also known as: 2-(2-(2-(Dodecyloxy)ethoxy)ethoxy)ethanol, Lauryl triglycol ether, Ethanol, 2-​[2-​[2-​(dodecyloxy)​ethoxy]​ethoxy]​-, 3,6,9-Trioxaheneicosan-1-ol, 2-[2-[2-(Dodecyloxy)ethoxy]ethanol (+15 more)

CAS 3055-94-5

Triethylene glycol monododecyl ether (CAS 3055-94-5) is a chemical substance. Key regulatory status: 4 regulatory/inventory lists, cosmetic ingredient cross-reference; source data from EPA ToxValDB, EPA CPDat, AICIS.

View cosmetic safety profile for Laureth-3 →

SOURCE noael studies public
NOAEL studies
4
SOURCE chemical inventory jurisdictions
Regulatory lists
4
SOURCE eu clp annex vi
GHS signal
Not classified

Chemical Identity

CAS, identifiers, formula, and alternate names for the matched substance record.

SOURCE DSSTox identifiers 26 fields
Name
Triethylene glycol monododecyl ether
CAS Number
3055-94-5
DTXSID
DTXSID6058631
Molecular Formula
C18H38O4
InChI Key
FKMHSNTVILORFA-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Monoisotopic Mass
318.27701
Synonyms
2-(2-(2-(Dodecyloxy)ethoxy)ethoxy)ethanolLauryl triglycol etherEthanol, 2-​[2-​[2-​(dodecyloxy)​ethoxy]​ethoxy]​-3,6,9-Trioxaheneicosan-1-ol2-[2-[2-(Dodecyloxy)ethoxy]ethanolC12EO3Dodecyl triethylene glycolEthal 326LEALaureth-3Nikkol BL 3SYTriethylene glycol lauryl ether

Functional Uses

Industrial and product-use categories associated with this substance.

SOURCE EPA CPDat 8 records
Surfactant (surface active agent)Emulsifier

Regulatory Lists

Inventory, screening, and regulatory list matches from public chemical databases.

SOURCE EPA CPDat 4 records
ListKeywordSource
SCIL (9/2019)USEPASafer Chemical Ingredients List
detected; Europe; Toys and children's productsDanish Environmental Protection AgencyDanish EPA
Canada; Personal care; Substances in PCP - Canada (4/2014)Government of CanadaCPCat
Cleaning products and household care - laundry and fabric treatment - laundry detergent; EuropeDanish EPADanish EPA

NOAEL Studies

Toxicology endpoints rendered from public NOAEL study rows.

SOURCE NOAEL studies Showing 4 of 4 studies
ValueUnitEndpointRouteSpeciesSource
F32E4CB0UJUNIIFDA UNII substance identifier--openFDA substances
F32E4CB0UJUNIIFDA UNII substance identifier--openFDA substances
F32E4CB0UJUNIIFDA UNII substance identifier--openFDA substances
F32E4CB0UJUNIIFDA UNII substance identifier--openFDA substances

Showing 4 of 4 studies

Australian Status (AICIS)

Australian industrial chemicals inventory status and applicable conditions.

SOURCE AICIS inventory 1 records
Inventory Status
listed

Cosmetic Safety Profile

Same-CAS cosmetic ingredient record for cross-vertical context.

SOURCE CosIng / Ingredients DB
EU Status
permitted
Max
-
Category
Surfactant
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Pharmaceutical Data

Same-CAS pharmaceutical records from drug and bioactivity sources.

SOURCE EMBL-EBI ChEMBL CHEMBL1651993
ChEMBL Phase
Not listed
Adverse Events
0
Bioactivity
0
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the NOAEL for Triethylene glycol monododecyl ether?

Triethylene glycol monododecyl ether has 4 NOAEL studies in the database. The lowest reported value is F32E4CB0UJ UNII. Source: openFDA substances.

What regulatory lists include Triethylene glycol monododecyl ether?

Triethylene glycol monododecyl ether appears on 4 regulatory/inventory lists including SCIL (9/2019), detected; Europe; Toys and children's products, Canada; Personal care; Substances in PCP - Canada (4/2014), and 1 more. Source: EPA CPDat.

Is Triethylene glycol monododecyl ether used in cosmetics?

Yes, Triethylene glycol monododecyl ether is also indexed as a cosmetic ingredient under the name Laureth-3. View the full cosmetic safety profile on the ingredient page for detailed safety data, SCCS opinions, and regulatory status.

Where does the safety data for Triethylene glycol monododecyl ether come from?

Safety data is sourced from EPA ToxValDB, EPA CPDat, AICIS (Australian Industrial Chemicals Introduction Scheme), EPA DSSTox, CosIng / Ingredients DB, ChEMBL / DailyMed. All data traces to primary regulatory sources and is updated from official government databases.

Does Triethylene glycol monododecyl ether have different safety status in cosmetics vs industrial chemicals?

Triethylene glycol monododecyl ether is classified GHS Danger (H302, H315, H318, H319, H400) in the chemicals database but is allowed in EU cosmetics.

Is Triethylene glycol monododecyl ether used outside industrial chemicals?

Triethylene glycol monododecyl ether also appears in cosmetics, pharmaceutical databases.