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Surfactant

C11-13 ALKETH-6

65

Safety score · 0–100

Fine

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

An ethoxylated fatty alcohol surfactant used to mix oils and water in cleansers and emulsions. Generally safe at typical use levels; quality grade matters for trace dioxane.

Function

SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYINGSURFACTANT - CLEANSING

Skin benefits

  • Mild non-ionic surfactant
  • Solubilizes oils into water-based formulas
  • Improves spreadability

Known concerns

  • Trace 1,4-dioxane possible if not purified
  • Mild eye/skin irritation potential at high %
  • Not biodegradable in some cases

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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