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C12-15 PARETH-2

CAS 68131-39-5
74

Safety score · 0–100

Fine

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

A low-degree-ethoxylation alcohol ether surfactant used as a cleansing and emulsifying agent in personal care products.

C12-15 Pareth-2 is a polyethylene glycol ether (2 EO) of a C12-15 alcohol blend, functioning as a nonionic surfactant and cleansing agent in cosmetics. Low ethoxylation degree requires monitoring for residual ethylene oxide and 1,4-dioxane per GMP. Not specifically restricted under EU cosmetic regulations.

Skin benefits

  • Surfactant properties
  • Cleansing agent
  • Emulsifying properties

Known concerns

  • Residual ethylene oxide (monitored per GMP)
  • Residual 1,4-dioxane (monitored per GMP)

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

Same plant / compound family

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C12-15 PARETH-2 PHOSPHATE
Surfactant

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