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Surfactant

ISOSTEARETH-6 CARBOXYLIC ACID

78

Safety score · 0–100

Fine

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

A branched (iso) C18 alcohol ether carboxylic acid with 6 EO. Branched architecture lends excellent skin compatibility; standard ethoxylate dioxane purity caveat applies.

Function

SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYINGSURFACTANT - CLEANSING

Skin benefits

  • Branched-chain isosteareth ether carboxylate
  • Mild skin feel from branched architecture
  • Effective emulsifier and cleanser

Known concerns

  • Possible trace 1,4-dioxane from ethoxylation

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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