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Surfactant

C12-14 SEC-PARETH-15

CAS 84133-50-6 Updated
62

Safety score · 0–100

Fine

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

About

An ethoxylated branched-alcohol surfactant used to dissolve oils and clean. Generally low-irritation; PEG-purification needed to limit dioxane traces.

Function

SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYINGEMULSION STABILISINGSURFACTANT - CLEANSING

Skin benefits

  • Effective non-ionic surfactant
  • Solubilizes oils
  • Stable in formulation
  • Good emulsion builder

Known concerns

  • Ethoxylate — dioxane purification needed
  • Mid-range irritation potential
  • Limited public toxicology on sec-isomer

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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