laureth-4
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- Categories: Thickeners/Emulsifiers, Texture Enhancer, Cleansing Agents
Derived from lauryl alcohol and used either as a cleansing agent or texture enhancer (or, in many cases, as both).
References for this information:
International Journal of Toxicology, October 2012, pages 169S-244S
CosmeticsInfo.org, ePublication
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