LAURETH-2 is graded A (Safe) by Expert·ING, based on COSING regulatory data.
LAURETH-2
Safety grade: A
Laureth-2 is a gentle cleaning agent made by chemically modifying lauric acid, a natural fatty acid found in coconut oil. It helps remove dirt and oil from skin and hair while allowing oil and water to mix together smoothly in products.
This ingredient cleanses away impurities and excess oils while helping combine water and oil-based ingredients in formulas, creating a smooth, uniform product texture.
Graded using: COSING.
Last verified: May 26, 2026
Other Surfactant ingredients
- COCAMIDOPROPYL BETAINE — Grade A
- SODIUM LAURETH SULFATE — Grade C
- XANTHAN GUM — Grade A
- CETEARYL ALCOHOL — Grade A
- CETYL ALCOHOL — Grade A
- STEARIC ACID — Grade A
- SODIUM LAURYL SULFATE — Grade C**
- COCO-GLUCOSIDE — Grade A