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ISODECETH-5

75

Safety score · 0–100

Fine

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

About

A branched alcohol ethoxylate that acts as a nonionic surfactant with good hard-water tolerance.

Isodeceth-5 is the ethoxylation product of branched isodecyl alcohol (C10 branched-chain) averaging 5 moles of ethylene oxide, classified as a nonionic surfactant for cleansing and emulsifying applications. The branched alkyl chain provides good detergency with relatively low irritation potential. It is not subject to specific EU cosmetic restrictions.

Skin benefits

  • Nonionic surfactant for gentle cleansing
  • Good emulsifying properties

Known concerns

  • Minor irritation potential in pure form

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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