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Laureth-7 Citrate

Rating: Good
Categories: Cleansing Agent

Laureth-7 Citrate at a Glance

  • Used as a gentle cleansing agent in skin care and hair care formulations
  • Created from a combination of coconut/palm kernel oil, citric acid and ethylene oxide
  • Described as a clear, yellowish liquid in its raw material form
  • Fragrance free

Laureth-7 Citrate Description

Laureth-7 citrate primarily functions as a gentle, fragrance-free cleansing agent in skin care and hair care formulations. According to suppliers of this ingredient, it is created from the mixture of coconut/palm kernel oil, citric acid and ethylene oxide. Depending on the composition and processing it goes through, this ingredient may be considered natural or synthetic.

Laureth-7 citrate is described as a clear, yellowish liquid. It’s considered non-irritating to skin and causes mild sensitivity if it gets in the eyes.
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Laureth-7 Citrate References

Special Chem, Accessed January 2022, ePublication    
UL Prospector, Accessed January 2022, ePublication    
Cosmetic Ingredient Review, June 2011, pages 1-45