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Surfactant

MIPA-C12-14 SEC-PARETH-3 ACETATE

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Safety score · 0–100

Moderate

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

About

An MIPA salt of an ethoxylated secondary fatty alcohol acetate — works as a mild surfactant and foam booster. Multiple concerns: secondary alkyl ethoxylate chemistry, MIPA nitrosamine risk, PEG dioxane control.

Function

CLEANSINGSURFACTANT - EMULSIFYINGSURFACTANT - FOAM BOOSTINGSURFACTANT - HYDROTROPESURFACTANT - CLEANSING

Skin benefits

  • Mild surfactant cleansing
  • Boosts foam in cleansing formulas
  • Emulsification capability

Known concerns

  • Secondary alkyl ethoxylate sulfate-class concerns
  • MIPA (isopropanolamine) — potential nitrosamine concern in EU
  • PEG ethoxylation requires dioxane control
  • Low public toxicology data

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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