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Surfactant

C14-15 PARETH-8 CARBOXYLIC ACID

CAS 119147-75-0
80

Safety score · 0–100

Good

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

A mild ethoxylated ether carboxylic acid surfactant with a slightly longer C14-15 chain. Cleanses gently and foams well; broadly safe at the levels used in cleansers.

Function

CLEANSINGSURFACTANT - CLEANSING

Skin benefits

  • Mild ether carboxylic acid surfactant
  • Effective foaming and soil removal
  • Gentler than sulfates
  • Good skin compatibility

Known concerns

  • Possible 1,4-dioxane trace from ethoxylation
  • Petroleum-derived alkyl chain

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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