Emulsifier
C11-21 ALKETH-10 (FORMERLY C11-21 PARETH-10)
Safety score · 0–100
Good
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
About
A wide-cut fatty alcohol (C11-21) with 10 EO units — flexible emulsifier for varied oil blends. Sits in CIR-cleared alkyl ether family with the usual dioxane manufacturing caveat; otherwise low irritation, biodegradable.
Function
Skin benefits
- Broad-MW emulsifier suited to mixed oil phases
- Reliable O/W emulsion stabilizer
- Compatible with electrolytes and actives
Known concerns
- Trace 1,4-dioxane requires control
- Wide MW distribution slightly less predictable than narrow-cut
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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