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Surfactant

OLETH-10 CARBOXYLIC ACID

CAS 57635-48-0
75

Safety score · 0–100

Fine

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

An ether-carboxylate surfactant from oleyl alcohol with a 10-mol ethoxylation chain — cleanses oily soils gently. Generally well tolerated; mild irritation possible at high levels and trace 1,4-dioxane unless purified.

Function

CLEANSINGSURFACTANT - CLEANSING

Skin benefits

  • Effective oil-removing cleanser
  • Emulsifying capability for makeup removers
  • Compatible with anionic and nonionic systems

Known concerns

  • Mild eye/skin irritation potential at high use levels
  • Ethoxylated — trace 1,4-dioxane unless purified
  • Less mild than amino-acid surfactants

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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