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Surfactant

CETYL C12-15 PARETH-8 CARBOXYLATE

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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 carboxylate that acts as a very mild surfactant and emollient. Generally well-tolerated; quality depends on supplier residual-dioxane controls.

Function

SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENTSKIN CONDITIONING

Skin benefits

  • Mild anionic surfactant/emollient
  • Smooth non-greasy skin feel
  • Good water dispersibility

Known concerns

  • Ethoxylated chemistry — residual 1,4-dioxane possible in cheaper grades
  • PEG/pareth class is not naturally derived

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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