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Surfactant

C10-16 ALKETH-1

60

Safety score · 0–100

Fine

Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.

A C10-16 alcohol with only 1 EO unit — a borderline emollient/surfactant hybrid. Strong wetter and cleanser, but the minimal PEG shielding makes it more irritating and defatting than higher-EO siblings.

Function

SURFACTANT - CLEANSING

Skin benefits

  • Strong cleansing and wetting action
  • Effective at low concentrations
  • Useful co-emulsifier

Known concerns

  • 1 EO = high irritation potential
  • Defats skin notably
  • Dioxane control critical

References

EU

EU CosIng database

European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry: regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.

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