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Surfactant

C12-15 PARETH-12

CAS 68131-39-5 Updated
65

Safety score · 0–100

Fine

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

About

A PEG-fatty alcohol non-ionic surfactant for cleansers and emulsions. Class profile is broadly safe; the recurring caveat is trace 1,4-dioxane in unpurified PEG raw material.

Function

SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYINGSURFACTANT - CLEANSING

Skin benefits

  • Common non-ionic surfactant/emulsifier
  • Mild cleansing and emulsion stability
  • Widely used at safe levels

Known concerns

  • PEG-ether — must be purified to limit 1,4-dioxane
  • Mild defatting at high %
  • No specific SCCS opinion located

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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