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Surfactant

C14-15 ALKETH-8 CARBOXYLIC ACID

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Safety score · 0–100

Moderate

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

About

A C14-15 ether-carboxylate surfactant — milder than typical sulfates. The main caveat is residual 1,4-dioxane from the ethoxylation step, which depends on supplier purification.

Function

SURFACTANT - CLEANSING

Skin benefits

  • Mild ether-carboxylate surfactant
  • Better skin compatibility than sulfates
  • Hard-water tolerant

Known concerns

  • Ethoxylated material — possible trace 1,4-dioxane (Group 2B carcinogen)
  • No formal CIR review of this exact homolog
  • Mild irritation at higher concentrations

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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