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Surfactant

C12-13 ALKETH-2 (FORMERLY C12-13 PARETH-2)

CAS 160901-19-9 (generic)/ 66455-14-9 (generic) Updated
70

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 with just 2 EO units — a low-HLB emulsifier used to stabilise oil-in-water formulas. More lipophilic than higher-EO grades, so used at lower percentages.

Function

SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYINGSURFACTANT - SOLUBILIZING

Skin benefits

  • Low-HLB emulsification
  • Rich-base stabilisation
  • Performance at low %
  • Compatible with high-oil systems

Known concerns

  • Lipophilic — slight irritation potential
  • Trace dioxane caveat
  • Better in rinse-off

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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