Surfactant
PPG-3 C12-14 SEC-ALKETH-7 (FORMERLY PPG-3 C12-14 SEC-PARETH-7)
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
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 CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry: regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
Related surfactants
Same plant / compound family
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