Emulsifier
C12-15 ALKETH-2 (FORMERLY C12-15 PARETH-2)
Safety score · 0–100
Fine
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
About
A C12-15 fatty alcohol with just 2 EO units — barely an emulsifier, more an oil-phase texture modifier. Falls under CIR family clearance; yellow because very low EO is closer to a lipid than a surfactant in skin behaviour.
Function
Skin benefits
- Lipophilic co-emulsifier
- Improves cream texture
- Useful in W/O systems
Known concerns
- Very low EO behaves more like a fatty alcohol
- Trace 1,4-dioxane control still applies
- Limited stand-alone surfactancy
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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