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Surfactant

POTASSIUM TRIDECETH-4 CARBOXYLATE

72

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 a 4-EO trideceth chain — cleanses gently with good foam in hard water. Skin-tolerable mild surfactant; standard purified-grade caveat on trace 1,4-dioxane applies.

Function

SURFACTANT - CLEANSING

Skin benefits

  • Mild surfactant for body and facial cleansers
  • Good foaming and detergency
  • Better skin tolerance than sulfates

Known concerns

  • Trideceth (PEG-based) chain may carry trace 1,4-dioxane unless purified
  • Branched alcohol may slow biodegradation slightly

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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