Ethoxylated alcohol surfactant
C12-16 PARETH-7
Safety score · 0–100
Fine
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
A nonionic surfactant made from fatty alcohols and ethylene oxide, used for cleansing and emulsifying. Effective and generally low risk, though purity of ethoxylated ingredients should be monitored.
Function
Skin benefits
- Effective nonionic surfactant and emulsifier
- Good wetting properties in cleansers
- Compatible with a broad range of ingredients
Known concerns
- Ethoxylated ingredient may carry trace 1,4-dioxane and ethylene oxide if poorly purified
- Can mildly degrease skin barrier with frequent use
- PEG-class environmental persistence concerns
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry: regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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