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Surfactant

C12-13 ALKETH-7 (FORMERLY C12-13 PARETH-7)

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

Safety score · 0–100

Fine

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

About

An emulsifying surfactant that helps blend oil and water phases.

C12-13 Alketh-7 (Formerly C12-13 Pareth-7) is a surfactant that also helps stabilize emulsions, keeping oil and water phases blended in products.

Function

SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING

Known concerns

  • May be drying with overuse

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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