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Surfactant

PPG-4 C13-15 ALKETH-15 (FORMERLY PPG-4 C13-15 PARETH-15)

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Safety score · 0–100

Good

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

About

A nonionic surfactant derived from a C13-15 alcohol blend with 4 PO and 15 EO units — serves as an emulsifying agent in cosmetic formulations with a mild, well-tolerated profile.

Function

SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING

Skin benefits

  • Effective emulsification across formula types
  • Mild for the surfactant class
  • Good cold-process compatibility

Known concerns

  • Possible trace 1,4-dioxane from ethoxylation
  • Standard PEG-class environmental persistence

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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