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Surfactant

C12-15 ALKETH-12 (FORMERLY C12-15 PARETH-12)

CAS 68131-39-5 (generic)/ 106232-83-1 (generic) Updated
84

Safety score · 0–100

Good

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

About

A C12-15 fatty alcohol with 12 EO units — highly water-soluble, gentle non-ionic surfactant good for both emulsification and solubilization. CIR-cleared alkyl-ether family with the routine supplier-side 1,4-dioxane control.

Function

SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING

Skin benefits

  • Highly water-soluble mild emulsifier
  • Effective solubilizer
  • Compatible with sensitive-skin formulations
  • Reliable across pH

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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