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Surfactant

C12-14 SEC-ALKETH-20

CAS 84133-50-6 (generic)/68131-40-8 (generic) Updated
81

Safety score · 0–100

Good

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

About

A secondary C12-14 alcohol with 20 EO units — a highly ethoxylated, very mild non-ionic surfactant used as an emulsifier and solubiliser in leave-on skincare. Class is CIR-affirmed safe at cosmetic levels.

Function

SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYINGEMULSION STABILISING

Skin benefits

  • Mild non-ionic emulsifier and solubiliser
  • Compatible with delicate actives
  • Good cold-process performance

Known concerns

  • Trace 1,4-dioxane if not purified
  • Slight stickiness at high use levels

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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