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Surfactant

MYRETH-3 CARBOXYLIC ACID

80

Safety score · 0–100

Good

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

A myristyl alcohol-derived ether carboxylate with a short 3-mol ethoxylation — gentle cleansing surfactant. Less irritating than alkyl sulfates; only minor caveat is potential trace 1,4-dioxane unless properly purified.

Function

CLEANSINGSURFACTANT - CLEANSING

Skin benefits

  • Mild cleansing surfactant suited to face washes
  • Lower irritation than C12 sulfates
  • Good biodegradability

Known concerns

  • Trace 1,4-dioxane risk from ethoxylation unless purified
  • May reduce skin barrier lipids with frequent use

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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