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Surfactant

C12-14 ALKETH-12 (FORMERLY C12-14 PARETH-12)

CAS 68439-50-9 (generic) Updated
87

Safety score · 0–100

Good

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

About

A C12-14 alcohol with 12 EO units — one of the milder fatty alcohol ethoxylates. Strong water solubility plus moderate chain length give very low dermal-irritation potential.

Function

SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING

Skin benefits

  • Very mild emulsification
  • Strong oil solubilisation
  • Low irritation
  • Compatible with mild surfactants

Known concerns

  • Trace dioxane caveat
  • No significant concerns at cosmetic concentrations

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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