Surfactant
PPG-5 C12-14 SEC-PARETH-7
Safety score · 0–100
Fine
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
A more water-soluble version of the PPG/PARETH C12-14 family — gentler than its lower-ethoxylation siblings and used in facial cleansers. Mild profile with the usual PEG dioxane caveat.
Function
Skin benefits
- Mild surfactant for facial cleansers
- Higher water solubility than lower-EO analogs
- Stable emulsification at low concentration
Known concerns
- Possible trace 1,4-dioxane from ethoxylation
- Mild defatting at high use levels
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry: regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
Related surfactants
Same plant / compound family
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