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Surfactant

C10-16 ALKETH-2

CAS 68002-97-1 (generic)
58

Safety score · 0–100

Moderate

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

An ethoxylated fatty alcohol with only 2 EO units — more lipid-loving and more irritating than higher-EO siblings. Used at low percentages in cleansers; safer when purified.

Function

SURFACTANT - CLEANSING

Skin benefits

  • Effective non-ionic surfactant
  • Solubilizes oils
  • Used at low %

Known concerns

  • Low EO chain — more lipophilic, more irritating
  • Possible skin/eye/respiratory irritation
  • Trace 1,4-dioxane risk

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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