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Surfactant

C12-14 SEC-ALKETH-3

CAS 68131-40-8 (generic)/84133-50-6 (generic) Updated
55

Safety score · 0–100

Moderate

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

About

A C12-14 secondary alcohol ethoxylate (3 EO) used as a nonionic surfactant. Effective cleanser/emulsifier; ethoxylated so it can carry 1,4-dioxane traces, hence the cautious score.

Function

SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYINGEMULSION STABILISING

Skin benefits

  • Effective nonionic surfactant for emulsions and cleansers
  • Good wetting and detergency

Known concerns

  • Ethoxylated material — potential 1,4-dioxane and ethylene oxide trace residues
  • Mild skin/eye irritation typical of alkyl ethers
  • Environmental persistence concerns

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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