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Surfactant

C11-13 ALKETH-10 (FORMERLY C11-13 PARETH-10)

CAS 308060-94-8 (generic)
82

Safety score · 0–100

Good

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

An ethoxylated C11-13 fatty alcohol — a non-ionic surfactant that lets oil and water mix in body washes and lotions. CIR-reviewed safe at cosmetic levels; main caveat is trace 1,4-dioxane, removed during manufacturing.

Function

SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYINGSURFACTANT - CLEANSING

Skin benefits

  • Effective oil-in-water emulsifier
  • Mild cleansing action
  • Stable across pH ranges
  • Compatible with most cosmetic actives

Known concerns

  • Trace 1,4-dioxane possible if not vacuum-stripped
  • Mild eye sting in high-surfactant rinse-off

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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C11-13 ALKETH-10
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