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Surfactant

C12-13 ALKETH-15

CAS 66455-14-9 (generic)/160901-19-9 (generic) Updated
68

Safety score · 0–100

Fine

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

About

A higher-EO ethoxylated fatty alcohol surfactant — more water-soluble and milder than its low-EO cousins. Class-safe with the standard 1,4-dioxane purification caveat.

Function

SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING

Skin benefits

  • Milder higher-EO surfactant
  • Emulsifier
  • Solubilizer

Known concerns

  • Trace 1,4-dioxane
  • Mild eye irritation
  • Synthetic

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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