NOAEL Data Cosmetic Ingredient

3,6,9,12,15-Pentaoxaheptacosan-1-ol

Also known as: PEG-5 Lauryl ether, Laureth-5, Pentaethylene glycol monododecyl ether, EINECS 221-281-8, Lauryl alcohol tetra(oxyethylene) ethanol (+7 more)

CAS 3055-95-6

3,6,9,12,15-Pentaoxaheptacosan-1-ol (CAS 3055-95-6) is a chemical substance. Key regulatory status: 3 regulatory/inventory lists, cosmetic ingredient cross-reference; source data from EPA ToxValDB, EPA CPDat, AICIS.

View cosmetic safety profile for LAURETH-5 →

SOURCE noael studies public
NOAEL studies
4
SOURCE chemical inventory jurisdictions
Regulatory lists
3
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 18 fields
Name
3,6,9,12,15-Pentaoxaheptacosan-1-ol
CAS Number
3055-95-6
DTXSID
DTXSID1058632
Molecular Formula
C22H46O6
InChI Key
LAPRIVJANDLWOK-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Monoisotopic Mass
406.329439
Synonyms
PEG-5 Lauryl etherLaureth-5Pentaethylene glycol monododecyl etherEINECS 221-281-8Lauryl alcohol tetra(oxyethylene) ethanolPentaethylene glycol dodecyl etherUNII-Q9F4A7XYE8C12E5Pentaethylene glycol lauryl etherPentaoxyethylene monododecyl etherPolyethylene glycol (5) lauryl etherPolyoxyethylene (5) lauryl ether

Functional Uses

Industrial and product-use categories associated with this substance.

SOURCE EPA CPDat 7 records
Surfactant (surface active agent)Emulsifier

Regulatory Lists

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

SOURCE EPA CPDat 3 records
ListKeywordSource
detected; Europe; Toys and children's productsDanish Environmental Protection AgencyDanish EPA
Cleaning products and household care - laundry and fabric treatment - laundry detergent; EuropeDanish EPADanish EPA
Cleaning products and household care; EuropeDanish EPADanish EPA

NOAEL Studies

Toxicology endpoints rendered from public NOAEL study rows.

SOURCE NOAEL studies Showing 4 of 4 studies
ValueUnitEndpointRouteSpeciesSource
Q9F4A7XYE8UNIIFDA UNII substance identifier--openFDA substances
Q9F4A7XYE8UNIIFDA UNII substance identifier--openFDA substances
Q9F4A7XYE8UNIIFDA UNII substance identifier--openFDA substances
Q9F4A7XYE8UNIIFDA 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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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the NOAEL for 3,6,9,12,15-Pentaoxaheptacosan-1-ol?

3,6,9,12,15-Pentaoxaheptacosan-1-ol has 4 NOAEL studies in the database. The lowest reported value is Q9F4A7XYE8 UNII. Source: openFDA substances.

What regulatory lists include 3,6,9,12,15-Pentaoxaheptacosan-1-ol?

3,6,9,12,15-Pentaoxaheptacosan-1-ol appears on 3 regulatory/inventory lists including detected; Europe; Toys and children's products, Cleaning products and household care - laundry and fabric treatment - laundry detergent; Europe, Cleaning products and household care; Europe. Source: EPA CPDat.

Is 3,6,9,12,15-Pentaoxaheptacosan-1-ol used in cosmetics?

Yes, 3,6,9,12,15-Pentaoxaheptacosan-1-ol is also indexed as a cosmetic ingredient under the name LAURETH-5. 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 3,6,9,12,15-Pentaoxaheptacosan-1-ol come from?

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

Does 3,6,9,12,15-Pentaoxaheptacosan-1-ol have different safety status in cosmetics vs industrial chemicals?

3,6,9,12,15-Pentaoxaheptacosan-1-ol is classified GHS Danger (H302, H315, H318, H335) in the chemicals database but is allowed in EU cosmetics.

Is 3,6,9,12,15-Pentaoxaheptacosan-1-ol used outside industrial chemicals?

3,6,9,12,15-Pentaoxaheptacosan-1-ol also appears in cosmetics databases.