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Surfactant

C10-16 PARETH-2

58

Safety score · 0–100

Moderate

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

A PEG-2 ether of C10–C16 fatty alcohols. Mild surfactant/emulsifier, but low-EO pareth ingredients carry a higher 1,4-dioxane impurity risk than the high-EO alternatives.

Function

CLEANSINGSURFACTANT - CLEANSING

Skin benefits

  • Nonionic surfactant for emulsions
  • Effective wetting agent
  • Versatile in formulation

Known concerns

  • Low-EO PEG ethers carry higher 1,4-dioxane risk
  • Possible mild skin irritation
  • Should be cosmetic-grade purified

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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