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Surfactant

C12-13 ALKETH-3

CAS 66455-14-9 (generic)/160901-19-9 (generic) Updated
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Safety score · 0–100

Moderate

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

About

An ethoxylated C12-13 alcohol with only 3 EO units — a low-foam, slightly oily non-ionic surfactant. Lower EO grades can be more irritating, so it lands in cautious-orange.

Function

SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING

Skin benefits

  • Solubilizer
  • Wetting agent
  • Low-foam surfactant

Known concerns

  • Possible skin irritation at low EO
  • Possible 1,4-dioxane trace

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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