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Surfactant

C12-15 ALKETH-5

CAS 106232-83-1 (generic)/68131-39-5 (generic) Updated
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Safety score · 0–100

Fine

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

About

An ethoxylated fatty alcohol surfactant (PEG-5 ether of C12-15 alcohol). Workhorse mild emulsifier; safe at use levels with the usual 1,4-dioxane purification caveat.

Function

SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING

Skin benefits

  • Mild surfactant
  • Emulsifier
  • Wetting agent

Known concerns

  • Trace 1,4-dioxane
  • Mild defatting
  • Synthetic origin

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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