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Surfactant

C9-15 ALKETH-8

CAS 157627-88-8 (generic)
62

Safety score · 0–100

Fine

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

An ethoxylated short-chain alcohol used as a surfactant/solubiliser. Functional and mild in formula; PEG-class dioxane purity caveat applies.

Function

SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING

Skin benefits

  • Solubiliser
  • Mild non-ionic surfactant
  • Texture modifier

Known concerns

  • 1,4-dioxane impurity caveat
  • Mild penetration enhancer
  • Eye sting in concentrate

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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