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Surfactant

C12-14 SEC-PARETH-30

CAS 84133-50-6 Updated
65

Safety score · 0–100

Fine

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

About

A high-EO secondary alcohol PEG ether — used as a water-dispersible non-ionic surfactant. Class is broadly safe; the typical caveat is trace 1,4-dioxane in unpurified PEG raw material.

Function

SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYINGEMULSION STABILISINGSURFACTANT - CLEANSING

Skin benefits

  • Non-ionic surfactant/emulsifier
  • High EO content for water-dispersible feel
  • Useful in cleansers and emulsions

Known concerns

  • PEG-ether — must be purified to limit 1,4-dioxane
  • Mild defatting at high %
  • No specific SCCS opinion located

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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