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Surfactant

DECETH-4

CAS 26183-52-8 / 5703-94-6 Updated
58

Safety score · 0–100

Moderate

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

About

A short-chain ethoxylated decyl alcohol used as an emulsifier and solubilizer. Effective but the low ethoxylation makes it more irritating than higher Deceth grades.

Function

SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYINGSURFACTANT - CLEANSING

Skin benefits

  • Effective non-ionic surfactant/emulsifier
  • Solubilizes oils
  • Stable in formulation
  • Used at low levels

Known concerns

  • Ethoxylated — may carry 1,4-dioxane traces
  • Lower-EO ethoxylates can be more skin-irritating
  • Penetration enhancer effect

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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