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Surfactant

C12-13 ALKETH-23

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

An ethoxylated C12-13 alcohol with 23 EO units — a mild, high-water-solubility non-ionic surfactant and emulsifier. CIR-reviewed safe with the usual PEG dioxane caveat.

Function

SURFACTANT - CLEANSINGSURFACTANT - SOLUBILIZING

Skin benefits

  • Mild non-ionic surfactant
  • Solubilizer
  • Emulsifier

Known concerns

  • Possible 1,4-dioxane trace
  • Penetration enhancer

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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