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Surfactant

DECETH-7

75

Safety score · 0–100

Fine

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

An ethoxylated fatty alcohol from decyl alcohol with 7 EO units — a mild emulsifier and surfactant for blending oil and water. Generally safe; trace 1,4-dioxane from manufacturing is the standard concern.

Function

SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYINGSURFACTANT - CLEANSING

Skin benefits

  • Oil-water emulsification
  • Mild cleansing
  • Skin conditioning

Known concerns

  • Trace 1,4-dioxane risk
  • Manufacturer purity dependent

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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