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Surfactant

C12-13 ALKETH-5 (FORMERLY C12-13 PARETH-5)

CAS 160901-19-9 (generic)/ 66455-14-9 (generic) Updated
80

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 5 EO units — a balanced, fairly mild non-ionic surfactant used as an O/W emulsifier in cosmetic formulations. A workhorse mid-EO grade.

Function

SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING

Skin benefits

  • Mild emulsification
  • Solubilises oily actives
  • Smooth skin feel
  • Compatible with mild surfactant systems

Known concerns

  • Trace dioxane caveat
  • Possible mild eye irritation at high %

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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