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Surfactant

C12-13 ALKETH-12 (FORMERLY C12-13 PARETH-12)

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Safety score · 0–100

Good

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

About

A C12-13 alcohol with 12 ethylene-oxide units — a mild non-ionic surfactant used in body and facial products to emulsify and solubilise. Decades of cosmetic use behind it.

Function

SURFACTANT - SOLUBILIZING

Skin benefits

  • Mild emulsification
  • Solubilises oils
  • Improves rinse-off
  • Compatible with mild surfactant systems

Known concerns

  • Trace dioxane caveat
  • Possible mild eye irritation at higher %

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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