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Surfactant

C9-11 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

An ether-carboxylate surfactant — milder than sulfates but with the PEG ethoxylate dioxane caveat. Functional cleanser ingredient at low %.

Function

SURFACTANT - CLEANSING

Skin benefits

  • Mild anionic surfactant
  • Cleansing
  • pH stable

Known concerns

  • 1,4-dioxane impurity caveat
  • Penetration enhancement
  • Mild irritation in concentrate

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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