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Surfactant

C9-15 ALKETH-8 (FORMERLY C9-15 PARETH-8)

CAS 157627-88-8 (generic) Updated
80

Safety score · 0–100

Good

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

About

A wide-cut C9-15 fatty alcohol with 8 EO units — versatile mid-EO surfactant for cleansers and lotions. Sits in CIR-cleared alkyl-ether family with standard manufacturer-side 1,4-dioxane control.

Function

SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING

Skin benefits

  • Versatile broad-MW emulsifier
  • Effective in cleansers and lotions
  • Stable across formulation conditions
  • Mild on skin

Known concerns

  • Trace 1,4-dioxane requires supplier control
  • Wide MW distribution slightly less predictable

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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