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C12-15 PARETH-4

CAS 68131-39-5
76

Safety score · 0–100

Fine

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

About

A nonionic surfactant from the pareth (ethoxylated alcohol) family, used for cleansing and emulsifying with a good safety profile at low EO levels.

C12-15 pareth-4 is a C12-15 alcohol ether with an average of 4 moles of ethylene oxide, functioning as a nonionic surfactant, cleansing agent, and emulsifier. Short-chain alcohols (C12-15) with low EO degrees (4) are generally well-tolerated and considered safe in cosmetic formulations. They are listed in EU CosIng without specific restriction. The ethoxylation reduces the intrinsic irritation potential of the parent fatty alcohol while maintaining good surfactant performance.

Skin benefits

  • Effective nonionic surfactant for cleansing formulations
  • Emulsifying properties for stable formulations
  • Good skin compatibility at low EO degree

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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