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Surfactant

C10-16 ALKETH-2 (FORMERLY C10-16 PARETH-2)

CAS 68002-97-1 (generic)
76

Safety score · 0–100

Fine

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

A short-EO (2 EO) ethoxylate of C10-16 fatty alcohols used to emulsify and cleanse oily soils. The low EO count makes it more lipophilic, so cleansing performance is high but skin can feel slightly tighter at higher use.

Function

SURFACTANT - CLEANSING

Skin benefits

  • Lipophilic cleansing surfactant for oil-rich soils
  • Co-emulsifier for water-in-oil systems
  • Performance compatible with broad pH range

Known concerns

  • Low-EO grade can be mildly defatting on skin
  • Ethoxylated material — needs controlled-purity grade
  • Eye irritation possible in leave-in eye-area products

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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