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Surfactant

C9-11 PARETH-8 CARBOXYLIC ACID

CAS 174125-27-0
70

Safety score · 0–100

Fine

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

A short-chain ethoxylated ether carboxylic acid surfactant — effective and milder than sulfates, but ethoxylation introduces possible trace 1,4-dioxane requiring purified grade.

Function

CLEANSINGSURFACTANT - CLEANSING

Skin benefits

  • Mild ether-carboxylic-acid surfactant
  • Effective foaming and cleansing
  • Lower irritation than sulfates

Known concerns

  • Possible 1,4-dioxane trace from ethoxylation
  • Mild eye/skin irritation potential
  • Petroleum-derived alkyl chain

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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