Surfactant

CETYL C12-15 PARETH-8 CARBOXYLATE

Safety score · 0–100

Fine

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

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 CosIng database

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

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Emollient

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Emollient

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Emollient

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