Surfactant
PPG-6 C12-15 ALKETH-12 (FORMERLY PPG-6 C12-15 PARETH-12)
Safety score · 0–100
Good
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
About
A nonionic surfactant with a C12-15 alkyl chain, 6 PO and 12 EO units — used as an emulsifier in a wide variety of skin-care and personal-care products with a low-irritation profile.
Function
Skin benefits
- Reliable nonionic emulsifier
- Good compatibility with cosmetic actives
- Mild at typical use levels
Known concerns
- Possible trace 1,4-dioxane from ethoxylation
- Standard PEG-class environmental persistence
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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