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Surfactant

PPG-5 C12-14 SEC-ALKETH-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 alkoxylated secondary fatty alcohol surfactant — mild cleansing and emulsifying at low %. Class-safe but the PPG/PEG step needs purification to limit 1,4-dioxane.

Function

SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYINGEMULSION STABILISING

Skin benefits

  • Mild surfactant
  • Emulsifier
  • Low-% effective

Known concerns

  • Trace 1,4-dioxane risk
  • Irritation at high doses
  • Synthetic origin

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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