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Surfactant

C12-14 SEC-ALKETH-5 (FORMERLY C12-14 SEC-PARETH-5)

CAS 68131-40-8 (generic)/ 84133-50-6 (generic) Updated
79

Safety score · 0–100

Fine

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

About

A secondary C12-14 alcohol with 5 EO units — lower-EO grade often used as antifoam or co-emulsifier. CIR-cleared family but yellow because lower-EO grades have a more lipophilic, defatting balance on skin.

Function

ANTIFOAMINGSURFACTANT - EMULSIFYINGEMULSION STABILISING

Skin benefits

  • Lipophilic co-emulsifier
  • Useful as antifoam agent
  • Improves cream texture

Known concerns

  • Lower EO leans defatting
  • Trace 1,4-dioxane requires supplier control
  • Best as co-emulsifier not primary

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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