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Surfactant

C12-13 ALKETH-8 CARBOXYLIC ACID

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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

A C12-13 ether-carboxylate surfactant — milder than sulfates and used in cleansers. The 1,4-dioxane class flag applies and depends on supplier purification.

Function

SURFACTANT - CLEANSING

Skin benefits

  • Mild ether-carboxylate surfactant
  • Lower irritation than sulfate surfactants
  • Good detergency

Known concerns

  • Ethoxylated — trace 1,4-dioxane risk
  • Limited published safety review of this exact homolog
  • Possible mild eye/skin irritation

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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