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Surfactant

C12-15 PARETH-12 CARBOXYLIC ACID

Updated
80

Safety score · 0–100

Good

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

About

A mild ether-carboxylate surfactant from C12-15 alcohols — cleanses skin and hair gently, foams well at skin pH. Safe at cosmetic-grade with proper purification of ethoxylate residues.

Function

CLEANSINGSURFACTANT - CLEANSING

Skin benefits

  • Mild cleansing surfactant
  • Good foam at neutral pH
  • Compatible with sensitive-skin formulas

Known concerns

  • Ethoxylated — trace 1,4-dioxane possible without purification
  • Mild eye irritation in concentrated form

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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