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Surfactant

C12-13 ALKETH-23 (FORMERLY C12-13 PARETH-23)

CAS 160901-19-9 (generic)/ 66455-14-9 (generic) Updated
85

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 23 EO units — a strongly water-soluble, mild emulsifier and solubiliser. Higher EO count puts it among the lower-irritation grades of fatty alcohol ethoxylates.

Function

SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYINGSURFACTANT - CLEANSING

Skin benefits

  • Strong oil solubilisation
  • Stable O/W systems
  • Mild on skin
  • Compatible with mild surfactants

Known concerns

  • Trace dioxane caveat
  • No significant concerns at cosmetic concentrations

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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