PEG-8 Laurate

PEG-8 Laurate molecular structurePubChem

5+ year old children • Skin contact product

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Is this kid-friendly to use Peg 8 Laurate?

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YES - Generally Safe
Danger Score: 2 (Lower is safer)
Quick Answer: Peg 8 Laurate is generally considered safe for 5+ year old children when used in topical products. Kids may have different tolerance levels.

ℹ️General Overview

For school-age children (5 years and older), PEG-8 laurate is usually low risk when used on the skin in normal amounts. But it can cause allergic skin reactions in some kids and there are concerns about small amounts of manufacturing contaminants.

✅What to Do

If you use a product with PEG-8 laurate on a child 5 or older: do a small patch test first on the inside of the arm and wait 24–48 hours; choose products from brands that test for process contaminants; avoid applying to broken or very irritated skin; stop use and wash the area if you see redness, swelling, itching, blisters or persistent dryness.

⚠️Warnings

The ingredient safety listing flags contamination risks (ethylene oxide and 1,4-dioxane) and strong evidence of skin allergy. Don’t use on children who have known sensitivity to similar ingredients or on open wounds. If your child has eczema or very sensitive skin, consider avoiding products with this ingredient. Look for products where the maker states they test for or control these contaminants.

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Safety Risk Labels

This ingredient has the following documented risks:

Immune system: Studies show PEG-8 laurate can act as a skin allergen in people. The ingredient data cites peer-reviewed literature that found strong evidence of skin allergy or immune reaction, so this can affect a child’s immune response at the skin level.
Irritant: There is strong evidence from published studies that this ingredient can cause skin toxic effects such as redness, itching or rashes. Because it is flagged as a human skin toxicant, it may irritate sensitive baby skin.
Eczema: Because PEG-8 laurate is identified in the literature as a human skin allergen/toxicant, it can trigger or worsen eczema or similar skin conditions in children with sensitive skin.
Cancer: The ingredient data flags high contamination concerns for ethylene oxide and 1,4-dioxane. Those contaminants are known in scientific and regulatory literature to be linked with cancer risk, so contamination during manufacture can raise long-term cancer concerns.
Long-Term Risk: Safety reviews note data gaps and qualified use limits in industry safety assessments (Cosmetic Ingredient Review). Combined with the contamination concerns above, there is a possible long-term health risk from repeated exposure over time.

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Alternative Names for PEG-8 Laurate

This ingredient may also be listed as:

peg-8 laurateDODECANOIC ACID, 23-HYDROXY-3,6,9,12,15,18,21-HEPTAOXATRICOS-1-YL ESTERPOLYOXYETHYLENE (75) MONOLAURATEPOLYOXYETHYLENE (150) MONOLAURATEPOLYETHYLENE GLYCOL 500 MONOLAURATEPOLYOXYETHYLENE (32) MONOLAURATEPOLYOXYETHYLENE MONOLAURATE ESTER, POE(14) MONOLAURATEEINECS 224-159-2GLYCOLS, POLYETHYLENE, MONOLAURATE (8CI)G-2129POLYETHYLENE GLYCOL 200 MONOLAURATE

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Products Containing PEG-8 Laurate

This ingredient is found in the following products:

This list shows products that contain PEG-8 Laurate or its alternative names.

Common Questions About PEG-8 Laurate

Is this kid-friendly to use PEG-8 Laurate?

Yes, PEG-8 Laurate is generally considered safe for 5+ year old children based on current research.

What are the immune system risks of PEG-8 Laurate for children?

Could weaken or confuse immune system.

What are the irritant risks of PEG-8 Laurate for children?

Can cause skin redness, itchiness, or rashes—especially on sensitive baby skin.

What are the eczema risks of PEG-8 Laurate for children?

Linked to triggering or worsening eczema and similar skin conditions.

What are the cancer risks of PEG-8 Laurate for children?

Connected to cancer risk with long-term or repeated exposure.

What are the long-term risk risks of PEG-8 Laurate for children?

Linked to long-term health effects after years of use or exposure.

What products contain PEG-8 Laurate?

PEG-8 Laurate is commonly found in skincare products, cosmetics, and topical applications. Always check ingredient labels before use.

When can kids start using products with PEG-8 Laurate?

The appropriate age depends on the specific ingredient properties and concentration. This analysis is for 5+ year old children. Use the age selector above to check other ages.

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