C10-16 ALKETH-2 (FORMERLY C10-16 PARETH-2)
Surfactant
Good
CAS Number: 68002-97-1 (generic)
About C10-16 ALKETH-2 (FORMERLY C10-16 PARETH-2)
A short-chain fatty alcohol ethoxylate used as a cleansing agent that helps lift dirt and oils from the skin surface.
Detailed Analysis
C10-16 Alketh-2 (CAS 68002-97-1) is a polyethylene glycol ether of synthetic C10-16 fatty alcohols with an average of 2 moles EO. With only 2 EO units, this is a lipophilic non-ionic surfactant primarily used for its cleansing action. It is not listed on EU Annex II (banned), Annex III (restricted), or Annex VI (preservatives/colorants) under Regulation EC 1223/2009. The short EO chain and longer fatty alcohol chain reduce water solubility but also reduce skin penetration, making it a mild cleansing choice suitable for body washes and facial cleansers.
What It Does
Skin Benefits
- ✓ Effective oil-lifting cleansing surfactant
- ✓ Low skin penetration due to short EO chain
Safety Score
Good
Based on EU regulatory data, published safety research, and ingredient function analysis.
References
EU CosIng Database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry
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