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Laureth 12

CAS 3055-97-8 · MF C26H54O8 · MW 494.7 g/mol

Ethoxylated alcohol surfactant used in shampoos, conditioners, and cleansers for its mildness and foaming.

SDS / TDS Download
CAS Number
3055-97-8
Molecular Formula
C26H54O8
Molecular Weight
494.7 g/mol
Material Family
Glycols & Polyols
GHS / SDS Safety Danger
Environmental Hazard Irritant Corrosive
  • H315: Causes skin irritation [Warning Skin corrosion/irritation]
  • H319 (86.2%): Causes serious eye irritation [Warning Serious eye damage/eye irritation]
  • H315 (86.2%): Causes skin irritation [Warning Skin corrosion/irritation]
  • H400 (13.1%): Very toxic to aquatic life [Warning Hazardous to the aquatic environment, acute hazard]
  • H302: Harmful if swallowed [Warning Acute toxicity, oral]
  • H318: Causes serious eye damage [Danger Serious eye damage/eye irritation]
  • H318 (13.1%): Causes serious eye damage [Danger Serious eye damage/eye irritation]
  • H302 (13.3%): Harmful if swallowed [Warning Acute toxicity, oral]
  • H335 (85.9%): May cause respiratory irritation [Warning Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure; Respiratory tract irritation]
Chemical Identity
CAS Number3055-97-8
IUPAC Name2-[2-[2-[2-[2-[2-(2-dodecoxyethoxy)ethoxy]ethoxy]ethoxy]ethoxy]ethoxy]ethanol
InChI KeyDWHIUNMOTRUVPG-UHFFFAOYSA-N
PubChem CID 76459
INCI NameLAURETH-7
Synonyms & Trade Names
3,6,9,12,15,18,21-Heptaoxatritriacontan-1-ol PEG-7 Lauryl ether Heptaethylene glycol dodecyl ether RefChem:783614 Dodecylheptaglycol Heptaethylene glycol monododecyl ether C12E7 2-[2-[2-[2-[2-[2-(2-dodecoxyethoxy)ethoxy]ethoxy]ethoxy]ethoxy]ethoxy]ethanol HEPTAETHYLENEGLYCOLMONODODECYLETHER C26H54O8 Lauryl alcohol hexa(oxyethylene) ethanol Macol LA 790 C12H25(OC2H4)7OH FD40341
Full Description

Ethoxylated alcohol surfactant used in shampoos, conditioners, and cleansers for its mildness and foaming.