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Surfactant

C12-15 PARETH-8 CARBOXYLIC ACID

CAS 88497-58-9 Updated
81

Safety score · 0–100

Good

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

About

A mild ethoxylated ether carboxylic acid surfactant (C12-15 alkyl, 8 mol EO) — used for cleansing and emulsification, with the same gentle profile as related Pareth-7 variants.

Function

CLEANSINGSURFACTANT - EMULSIFYINGSURFACTANT - CLEANSING

Skin benefits

  • Mild ether carboxylic acid surfactant
  • Cleanses and emulsifies
  • Gentler than sulfates
  • Good foaming behavior

Known concerns

  • Possible 1,4-dioxane trace from ethoxylation
  • Petroleum-derived alkyl chain

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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