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Surfactant

C11-13 ALKETH-6 (FORMERLY C11-13 PARETH-6)

CAS 308060-94-8 (generic)
80

Safety score · 0–100

Good

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

A renamed C11-13 fatty-alcohol ethoxylate (6 EO) — formerly C11-13 PARETH-6 — used as a mild non-ionic surfactant for cleansers and lotions. The ALKETH renaming reflects the shift away from the Pareth nomenclature.

Function

SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYINGSURFACTANT - CLEANSING

Skin benefits

  • Mild non-ionic cleansing surfactant
  • Helps blend oils and water in lotions and shampoos
  • Mid-EO grade is well tolerated on skin

Known concerns

  • Ethoxylated material requires purified, low-dioxane grade
  • No skin-care benefit beyond formulation function
  • Mild eye sting possible at high levels in eye-area products

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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