Skip to content

Surfactant

C12-13 ALKETH-9

CAS 66455-14-9 (generic)/160901-19-9 (generic)
58

Safety score · 0–100

Moderate

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

A non-ionic ethoxylated alcohol surfactant. Effective and gentle when purified, but ethoxylated chemistry brings 1,4-dioxane and irritation caveats.

Function

SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING

Skin benefits

  • Cleansing/solubilizing

Known concerns

  • 1,4-dioxane residue from ethoxylation
  • Mild irritation potential

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

Related surfactants

58
AMMONIUM C12-15 ALKETH SULFATE
Surfactant
 58
AMMONIUM C12-15 PARETH SULFATE
Surfactant
 58
ARACHIDETH-42
Surfactant
 58
C10-16 ALKETH-2
Surfactant
 58
C10-16 PARETH-2
Surfactant
 58
C12-13 ALKETH-2
Surfactant
 58
C12-13 ALKETH-3
Surfactant
 58
C12-13 ALKETH-5 CARBOXYLIC ACID
Surfactant

Same plant / compound family

83
C12-13 ALKETH-9 (FORMERLY C12-13 PARETH-9)
Surfactant

Check your shelf

Find C12-13 ALKETH-9 in your products.

Scan any cosmetic product with LuxSense to see if it contains C12-13 ALKETH-9 and get a full ingredient breakdown with safety scores.

This profile is for educational purposes and does not constitute medical advice. Regulatory status and scientific understanding evolve, so always read the physical product label and consult a healthcare professional for personal concerns.