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Emollient

C12-15 ALKETH-9 HYDROGENATED TALLOWATE

Updated
70

Safety score · 0–100

Fine

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

About

A PEG-9 fatty alcohol ester of hydrogenated tallow fatty acids. Acts as a mild emollient/conditioner. Generally well tolerated; trace 1,4-dioxane and animal-origin sourcing are caveats.

Function

SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT

Skin benefits

  • Mild emollient ester
  • Conditioning on hair and skin
  • Solubilizer for oils

Known concerns

  • Possible 1,4-dioxane impurity from ethoxylation
  • Tallow-derived (animal origin)
  • Limited public dossier

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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