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Surfactant

C9-11 ALKETH-3

CAS 68439-46-3 (generic)
58

Safety score · 0–100

Moderate

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

A short-chain alcohol ethoxylate used as an emulsifier and mild surfactant. Functional in cleansers, but low-EO alkeths tend to be more irritating than longer ones; trace 1,4-dioxane is the main caveat.

Function

SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING

Skin benefits

  • Emulsifier in surfactant blends
  • Solubilises oils
  • Improves foaming

Known concerns

  • Low-EO ethoxylates often skin/eye irritating
  • Possible trace 1,4-dioxane
  • Less mild than longer-chain alkeths

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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