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Surfactant

C9-11 ALKETH-8 (FORMERLY C9-11 PARETH-8)

CAS 68439-46-3 (generic) Updated
82

Safety score · 0–100

Good

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

About

A C9-11 fatty alcohol with 8 EO units — non-ionic emulsifier widely used to make stable oil-in-water creams and lotions. Sits in the CIR-cleared alkyl-ether family with standard supplier-side 1,4-dioxane control.

Function

SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING

Skin benefits

  • Reliable O/W emulsifier
  • Stable in creams and lotions
  • Compatible with most actives
  • Mild on skin

Known concerns

  • Trace 1,4-dioxane requires supplier control
  • Mild eye sting in concentrated rinse-off

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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