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Surfactant

PPG-5 C12-14 SEC-ALKETH-7 (FORMERLY PPG-5 C12-14 SEC-PARETH-7)

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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

An emulsifying surfactant with moderate ethoxylation that stabilizes oil-in-water emulsions while providing gentle cleansing — commonly used in body lotions and creams.

Function

SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYINGEMULSION STABILISING

Skin benefits

  • Stable oil-in-water emulsions
  • Mild cleansing in body lotions
  • Compatible with various oil phases

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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