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Surfactant

C40-60 ALKETH-10 (FORMERLY C40-60 PARETH-10)

CAS 246538-86-3 (generic) Updated
84

Safety score · 0–100

Good

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

About

An exceptionally long-chain (C40-60) alcohol with 10 EO units — a wax-like non-ionic emulsifier for the richest formulations. Molecular size makes skin absorption essentially nil.

Function

SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING

Skin benefits

  • Mild emulsification
  • Compatible with waxes
  • Negligible skin penetration
  • Stable rich bases

Known concerns

  • Trace dioxane caveat
  • No significant concerns at cosmetic concentrations

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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