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Surfactant

C9-16 ALKANE/CYCLOALKANE

70

Safety score · 0–100

Fine

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

About

A surfactant that helps stabilize emulsions in cosmetic products.

Alkanes and cycloalkanes, C9-16

Function

CLEANSING, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, SOLVENT, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING

Known concerns

  • May be drying with overuse

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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