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Surfactant

PPG-2 C9-11 ALKETH-5 (FORMERLY PPG-2 C9-11 PARETH-5)

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Safety score · 0–100

Fine

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

About

EU ALKETH-renamed equivalent of PPG-2 C9-11 Pareth-5 — a C9-11 fatty alcohol with 5 EO and 2 PO units. Lower-EO grade, so slightly more skin-active than the 7+ EO siblings; class is CIR-affirmed safe.

Function

SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING

Skin benefits

  • Effective wetter
  • Useful o/w emulsifier
  • Helps solubilise oils

Known concerns

  • Lower EO + short chain = higher irritation
  • Trace 1,4-dioxane if not stripped
  • Defatting in repeated use

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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