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Surfactant

C12-14 SEC-PARETH-50

CAS 84133-50-6 Updated
68

Safety score · 0–100

Fine

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

About

A PEG-based nonionic surfactant from C12-14 secondary alcohols. Cleans and emulsifies; broadly safe at cosmetic levels but quality depends on supplier purification of dioxane traces.

Function

SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYINGEMULSION STABILISINGSURFACTANT - CLEANSING

Skin benefits

  • Effective mild cleansing
  • Solubilizes oils in water

Known concerns

  • 1,4-dioxane residual risk
  • Mild eye sting in leave-on use

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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