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Surfactant

MYRETH-3

CAS 27306-79-2 Updated
63

Safety score · 0–100

Fine

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

About

A myristyl alcohol ether with 3 ethylene oxide units. Mild non-ionic surfactant and solubilizer. Class-typical concerns about 1,4-dioxane traces from ethoxylation.

Skin benefits

  • Non-ionic surfactant from myristyl alcohol
  • Useful as solubilizer
  • Mild detergent action

Known concerns

  • Ethoxylated; trace 1,4-dioxane risk if not purified
  • Limited public safety data on this specific homolog

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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