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Surfactant

C12-14 SEC-ALKETH-8 (FORMERLY C12-14 SEC-PARETH-8)

CAS 68131-40-8 (generic)/ 84133-50-6 (generic) Updated
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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 8 EO units — mid-EO non-ionic surfactant that emulsifies and stabilizes both skin and hair care products. CIR-cleared alkyl-ether family with the standard supplier-side 1,4-dioxane caveat.

Function

SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYINGEMULSION STABILISING

Skin benefits

  • Mild O/W emulsifier
  • Reliable emulsion stabilizer
  • Effective in skin and hair care
  • Low irritation profile

Known concerns

  • Trace 1,4-dioxane requires supplier control

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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