Surfactant / emulsifier
C14-15 PARETH-4
Safety score · 0–100
Fine
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
A nonionic ethoxylated alcohol surfactant used as an emulsifier and wetting agent in cleansers, generally well tolerated but linked to trace 1,4-dioxane contamination during manufacture.
Skin benefits
- Acts as a nonionic surfactant and emulsifier in cleansing formulations
- Helps solubilize oils and disperse pigments
- Provides good wetting and detergency in rinse-off products
- Mild compared with many anionic surfactants
Known concerns
- Ethoxylated surfactant; manufacturing can produce trace 1,4-dioxane unless purified
- May cause mild eye and skin irritation at higher concentrations
- Environmental persistence of some ethoxylates raises ecological concerns
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry: regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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