LAURETH-9
LAURETH-9
Laureth-9 is a synthetic surfactant obtained through chemical synthesis. It serves as an emulsifier and surfactant in cosmetic formulations.
PerfumingSurfactantRestricted use
Ingredient
Roles & functions
Perfuming — Adds a scent to the product or masks the odour of raw materials.
Surfactant — Lowers the tension between two surfaces; cleanses and helps remove impurities.
Emulsifying — Allows phases that do not naturally mix, such as water and oil, to be blended together.
Regulatory framework
What the authorities say
| Authority | Status |
|---|---|
| Commission européenne (CosIng, Règl. 1223/2009) | Autorisé sous conditions |
| CLP classification (Reg. 1272/2008) | No CMR classification |
| ECHA — endocrine disruptor (human health) | Not identified as an endocrine disruptor |
| ECHA — Candidate List (SVHC, REACH Art. 59) | Not on the Candidate List (SVHC) |
| European Commission (Reg. 1223/2009, Annex III) | No cosmetic allergen subject to mandatory labelling |
| European Commission (EU catalogue of nanomaterials, Reg. 1223/2009) | No referenced nanoform |
| European Commission — Annex III (Reg. 1223/2009) — maj Fri, 07 Aug 2026 16:37:23 GMT | Permitted subject to restrictions (Annex III) — max (a) 3,0 % (b) 4,0 % in (a) Leave-on products (b) Rinse-off products |
Products
Products containing it
DucraySensinol Lait Apaisant Physioprotecteur, 200ml
DucraySensinol Lait Apaisant Physioprotecteur, 400ml
DucraySENSINOL Spray SOS, 30ml
EucerinAtopicontrol Huile Bain Et Douche, 400ml
InnodermB-Sand, The Swiss Power Peeling, 50ml
DucraySensinol Shampoing Traitant, 200ml
DucraySensinol Shampoing Traitant, 400ml
EucerinSoin Capillaire Calmant Traitant 5% Urée, 100ml
DucrayKertyol P.S.O. Baume Quotidien, 200ml
DucrayKertyol P.S.O. Baume Quotidien, 400ml
EucerinDermocapillaire Shampoing Calmant 5% D’Urée, 250ml
PfsBain De Bouche Hygiène Quotidienne, 300ml
Statistics
In Lou’s database
15
products listed
| Most frequent categories | Bath & shower oils · Body hydration · Sensitive scalp · Scalp · Targeted care |
| Most frequent brands | Ducray · Eucerin · Innoderm · Pfs |
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This information is reported factually and with attribution (authorities and publications cited). It does not constitute medical advice, for your situation, ask a pharmacist or a healthcare professional for advice.
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