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Surfactant

PPG-5 C12-14 SEC-ALKETH-9 (FORMERLY PPG-5 C12-14 SEC-PARETH-9)

75

Safety score · 0–100

Fine

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

A more hydrophilic member of the PPG/ALKETH family with extra ethoxylation — provides strong emulsification and good water solubility, suitable for varied skin-care formulations.

Function

SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYINGEMULSION STABILISING

Skin benefits

  • Strong emulsification with high water solubility
  • Mild for the surfactant class
  • Effective in low-temperature formulation

Known concerns

  • Possible trace 1,4-dioxane from ethoxylation
  • Modest biodegradability of branched ether

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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