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Surfactant

PPG-3 C12-14 SEC-ALKETH-7 (FORMERLY PPG-3 C12-14 SEC-PARETH-7)

74

Safety score · 0–100

Fine

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

An ethoxylated/propoxylated secondary-alcohol surfactant used as a mild emulsifier and stabilizer in skin-care and body-care products. Standard PEG-class safety profile, generally well-tolerated.

Function

SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYINGEMULSION STABILISING

Skin benefits

  • Mild emulsifying surfactant for skin-care
  • Good emulsion stability at low use
  • Compatible with both anionic and nonionic systems

Known concerns

  • Possible trace 1,4-dioxane from ethoxylation
  • Limited public toxicology beyond class data

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

Related surfactants

Same plant / compound family

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