Laureth-6

AKA: 3055-96-7, 3, 9, 12, 15, 18-Hexaoxatriacontan-1-ol, Hexaoxyethylene dodecyl ether, PEG-6 Lauryl ether, N-dodecyl hexaoxyethylene glycol ether, Hexaethylene glycol monododecyl ether, Hexaethylene glycol dodecyl ether
Synthetic
Cleanser
Emulsifier
Clean
OriginDerived from lauryl alcohol, typically obtained from coconut or palm kernel oils through hydrogenation. Synthesized by ethoxylation, where ethylene oxide is added to lauryl alcohol to create the polyethylene glycol ether.
3,6,9,12,15,18-Hexaoxatriacontan-1-ol
Formula
C24H50O7
Mol. Weight
450.60
CAS #
3055-96-7, 68439-50-9
Form
Liquid
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Functions
Cleansing
Makes oil and water mix so dirt, makeup, and sunscreen can actually be washed away. The reason your face wash foams.
Emulsifying
Forces oil and water to stay mixed instead of separating into layers. The unsung hero holding your lotion together.
Cleansing Surfactant
Emulsifier
Removes Impurities
Mixes Oil & Water
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewednone on file
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed2 reviews →
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EWG
2
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Dermal Absorption 10.4%
hairless mice / in vivo (dermal metabolism study) / 0.25% solution in ethanol / 4 hours (CIR 581)
Concentration Guide
Leave-onNot reported
Rinse-off6–8%
0%50%100%
CIR reported use · report published 2012
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Verified Jun 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR