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Surfactant

C10-16 PARETH-1

72

Safety score · 0–100

Fine

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

A minimally ethoxylated (1 EO) C10-16 fatty-alcohol ether — essentially identical chemistry to C10-16 ALKETH-1. Strongly lipophilic so good for oil-phase work, but less suited to direct skin-contact rinse-off than higher-EO grades.

Function

CLEANSINGSKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENTSURFACTANT - CLEANSING

Skin benefits

  • Strong oily-soil emulsifier
  • Useful in waterless and oil-based cleansers
  • Compatible with primary surfactants

Known concerns

  • Very low EO grade is most defatting in the family
  • Ethoxylated material — controlled-purity grade required
  • Pareth label being phased out for ALKETH

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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