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Surfactant

C12-14 SEC-ALKETH-5

CAS 84133-50-6 (generic)/68131-40-8 (generic) Updated
48

Safety score · 0–100

Moderate

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

About

A secondary alcohol ethoxylate surfactant. PubChem GHS for the related CID flags skin and eye irritation and aquatic toxicity, so it is rated cautiously.

Function

ANTIFOAMINGSURFACTANT - EMULSIFYINGEMULSION STABILISING

Skin benefits

  • Wetting and detergency in cleansers

Known concerns

  • Skin and eye irritation potential
  • Environmental persistence concern

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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