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Laureth-7

Hazardous Classification (according to GHS)

HAZARDOUS

CAS Number

3055-97-8

Signal Word

DANGER

Hazard Pictograms

GHS05 - Corrosion - Corrosive chemicals, may cause severe skin and eye damage and may be corrosive to metals. — GHS05 – Corrosion – Corrosive chemicals, may cause severe skin and eye damage and may be corrosive to metals.

GHS07 - Exclamation mark - Low level toxicity. This includes respiratory, skin, and eye irritation, skin sensitisers and chemicals harmful if swallowed, inhaled or in contact with skin. — GHS07 – Exclamation mark – Low level toxicity. This includes respiratory, skin, and eye irritation, skin sensitisers and chemicals harmful if swallowed, inhaled or in contact with skin.

GHS09 - Environment - Hazardous to aquatic life and the environment. — GHS09 – Environment – Hazardous to aquatic life and the environment.

Hazard Statements & Categories

H302 Harmful if swallowed (Class: Acute Toxicity – Oral, Category 4)
H318 Causes serious eye damage (Class: (Corrosion) Damage/irritation – Eye, Category 1)
H400 Very toxic to aquatic life (Class: Aquatic – Acute, Category 1)
H412 Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects (Class: Aquatic – Chronic, Category 3)

Other names

Ethoxylated Alcohol
Laureth 7

What It Does

Laureth-7 is commonly used as an emulsifier, surfactant and solubiliser in personal care items, cleaning products and detergents. It helps in the mixing of oil based and water based ingredients improving stability and consistency.

Notes

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Information Sources

https://chemicalsafety.com/sds-search/
https://www.ewg.org/skindeep/ingredients/703425-LAURETH7/

Last Updated

October 13, 2025

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