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Surfactant

C12-14 PARETH-12

CAS 68439-50-9 Updated
68

Safety score · 0–100

Fine

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

About

An ethoxylated fatty alcohol used to disperse oils in cleansers and emulsions. Generally low-irritation but inherits the PEG dioxane purity caveat.

Function

SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING

Skin benefits

  • Non-ionic surfactant and emulsifier
  • Solubilises oils in cleansers
  • Stable across pH range

Known concerns

  • PEG-derived; trace 1,4-dioxane risk
  • Mild eye irritation possible
  • Not readily biodegradable

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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