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DECYLTETRADECETH-5

CAS -
75

Safety score · 0–100

Fine

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

About

A nonionic surfactant from ethoxylated decyl-tetradecyl alcohols, used for gentle cleansing in skin products.

Decyltetradeceth-5 is a nonionic surfactant from ethoxylation of decyl-tetradecyl alcohol mixtures (C10-C14 chain lengths) with an average of 5 ethylene oxide units, functioning as a cleansing and emulsifying agent. The mixed-chain alcohol ethoxylate provides balanced detergency with good mildness. It is permitted under EU Regulation 1223/2009 without specific restrictions.

Skin benefits

  • Nonionic surfactant for gentle cleansing
  • Emulsifying agent in formulations

Known concerns

  • Trace ethoxylation byproducts

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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