Emulsifier
PPG-4 TRIDECETH-6
Safety score · 0–100
Good
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
About
A tridecyl alcohol-based PPG/PEG ether surfactant (CAS 65150-81-4) used as a mild emulsifier for elegant skin-care textures. CIR-reviewed family with a robust tolerance record; only standard PEG impurity caveat.
Function
Skin benefits
- Stable elegant emulsions
- Mild on skin
- Suitable for sensitive types
Known concerns
- Possible 1,4-dioxane traces unless purified
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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