Is Isolaureth-10 safe in cosmetics?
Isolaureth-10 has a safety rating of "MODERATE" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
Moderate
Cosmetic Ingredient
Isolaureth-10
Also known as: Poly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl), .alpha.-[3,5-dimethyl-1-(2-methylpropyl)hexyl]-.omega.-hydroxy-, alpha-[3,5-Dimethyl-1-(2-methylpropyl)hexyl]-omega-hydroxy-poly(oxy-1,2-ethandiyl), Poly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl), alpha-(3,5-dimethyl-1-(2-methylpropyl)hexyl)-omega-hydroxy-, alpha-Alkyl-omega-hydroxypoly(oxypropylene) and/or poly(oxyethylene) polymers where the alkyl chain contains a minimum of six carbons, minimum number average molecular weight (in amu) 1,100, Glycols, polyethylene mono(trimethylnonyl) (+3 more)
INCI: ISOLAURETH-10
Isolaureth-10 (CAS 60828-78-6) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Surfactant (cleansing), surfactant (emulsifying), emollient. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database. Same-CAS public records also appear in industrial chemical safety data.
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Auto-generated CPSR Part A draft with source citations
Cross-Vertical Regulatory Divergence
Isolaureth-10 is classified GHS Danger (H318, H319, H412) in the chemicals database but is allowed in EU cosmetics.
Source: Cosmetics: ingredients.eu_status; Chemicals: ghs_classifications.signal_word/hazard_statement_code
Function
Surfactant (cleansing), surfactant (emulsifying), emollient
Safety Rating
MODERATE
Chemistry & Identifiers
IUPAC Name
2-(2,6,8-trimethylnonan-4-yloxy)ethanol
InChIKey
VKKFWRYCMZBXIG-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Allowed - no specific prohibitions. CIR has reviewed PEG ethers of this class
For full compliance data across multiple jurisdictions, use the Substance Compliance tool.
Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Isolaureth-10.
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Function Categories & List Membership
Cosmetic/Chemical Function Categories
Binder
Cleaning agent
Emulsifier
Fragrance
Surfactant (surface active agent)
Wetting agent (non-aqueous)
Regulatory List Membership (1)
IFRA Fragrance Transparency List
Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Isolaureth-10.
Regulatory Flags
ifra_fragrance
Known Synonyms
Poly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl), .alpha.-[3,5-dimethyl-1-(2-methylpropyl)hexyl]-.omega.-hydroxy-
alpha-[3,5-Dimethyl-1-(2-methylpropyl)hexyl]-omega-hydroxy-poly(oxy-1,2-ethandiyl)
Poly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl), alpha-(3,5-dimethyl-1-(2-methylpropyl)hexyl)-omega-hydroxy-
alpha-Alkyl-omega-hydroxypoly(oxypropylene) and/or poly(oxyethylene) polymers where the alkyl chain contains a minimum of six carbons, minimum number average molecular weight (in amu) 1,100
Glycols, polyethylene mono(trimethylnonyl)
Poly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl)-alpha-(3,5-dimethyl-1-(2-methylpropyl)hexyl)-omega-hydroxy-
Tergitol TMN-6
Polyethylene glycol mono(3,5-dimethyl-1-isobutylhexyl) ether
Chemical Function
Surfactant (surface active agent)
Emulsifier
Fragrance
Binder
Cleaning agent
Regulatory Lists
consumer_product; Europe
IFRA Transparency
fracking; water
inert_ingredient; Pesticides
inert_ingredient; non_food_use; Pesticides
Australian Status
AICIS status: listed
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Isolaureth-10 allowed in the EU?
Isolaureth-10 EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Isolaureth-10 do in cosmetics?
Isolaureth-10 functions as: Surfactant (cleansing), surfactant (emulsifying), emollient. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 60828-78-6.
Is Isolaureth-10 used outside cosmetics?
Isolaureth-10 also appears in industrial chemical safety data. The cross-vertical cards on this page render same-CAS public rows from the matched databases.
Does Isolaureth-10 have different safety status in cosmetics vs industrial chemicals?
Isolaureth-10 is classified GHS Danger (H318, H319, H412) in the chemicals database but is allowed in EU cosmetics.
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