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Surfactant

C12-13 ALKETH-10

CAS 66455-14-9 (generic)/160901-19-9 (generic) Updated
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Safety score · 0–100

Fine

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

About

A C12-13 alcohol ethoxylate with 10 EO units — a non-ionic surfactant. Generally mild and effective; standard PEG dioxane purity caveat applies.

Function

SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING

Skin benefits

  • Cleansing/solubilizing

Known concerns

  • 1,4-dioxane residue
  • Mild irritation

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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