Surfactant / ethoxylated fatty ester
C12-15 PARETH-9 HYDROGENATED TALLOWATE
Safety score · 0–100
Fine
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
An ethoxylated C12-15 fatty alcohol esterified with hydrogenated tallow fatty acids, used as a nonionic emulsifier and skin-feel modifier in emulsion-based cosmetic creams, lotions and personal-care products.
Function
Skin benefits
- Ethoxylated fatty alcohol ester useful as emulsifier and emollient
- Hydrogenated tallow moiety increases oxidative stability
- Compatible with both oil-in-water and water-in-oil systems
- Lower irritation profile than sulfate surfactants
Known concerns
- CAS 246538-68-1 returned no PubChem CID and no GHS data
- Animal-derived (tallow) sourcing raises traceability and BSE/TSE diligence needs
- Potential 1,4-dioxane residues from ethoxylation
- No dedicated CIR or SCCS report located for this specific INCI
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry: regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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