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Surfactant

C13-15 ALKETH-21

CAS 64425-86-1 (generic)
65

Safety score · 0–100

Fine

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

A high-EO ethoxylated alcohol surfactant. The high ethoxylation makes it gentle on skin; standard PEG dioxane caveat applies.

Function

SURFACTANT - CLEANSINGSURFACTANT - SOLUBILIZING

Skin benefits

  • Mild solubilizing
  • Fragrance dispersion

Known concerns

  • 1,4-dioxane residue
  • PEG environmental persistence

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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C13-15 ALKETH-21 (FORMERLY C13-15 PARETH-21)
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