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Surfactant

C9-11 PARETH-6 CARBOXYLIC ACID

CAS 174125-27-0 Updated
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Safety score · 0–100

Fine

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

About

An ethoxylated fatty alcohol carboxylic acid used as a mild surfactant in cleansers. Generally safe at typical use levels; the only watch-out is trace 1,4-dioxane if the supplier does not vacuum-strip.

Function

CLEANSINGSURFACTANT - CLEANSING

Skin benefits

  • Mild surfactant for cleansers
  • Good lather and rinseability
  • Generally well-tolerated on skin

Known concerns

  • Ethoxylated ingredient — trace 1,4-dioxane possible if not vacuum-stripped
  • Mild eye/skin irritant at high %
  • Origin from petrochemical alcohols

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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