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Emollient

CETYL C12-15-PARETH-9 CARBOXYLATE

CAS 119481-73-1 Updated
70

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 ester — a mild emollient and emulsifier that smooths skin and helps oils blend into water. Generally well tolerated with the usual ethoxylation purity caveat.

Function

SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENTSKIN CONDITIONING

Skin benefits

  • Mild emollient surfactant
  • Improves spread and slip
  • Helps emulsify oils into water
  • Smooths skin feel

Known concerns

  • Trace 1,4-dioxane possible from ethoxylation if unpurified
  • Limited ingredient-specific toxicology

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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