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Surfactant

PROPYLENE GLYCOL ISODECETH-12

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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

A branched isodecyl-alcohol ethoxylate anchored to propylene glycol with 12 EO units. Used as a mild emulsifier and oil-and-water blender; safety follows the well-studied non-ionic ethoxylate family with the usual purity caveat.

Function

SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYINGSURFACTANT - CLEANSING

Skin benefits

  • Effective non-ionic emulsifier for oil-in-water systems
  • Branched chain reduces skin tightness vs linear surfactants
  • Higher EO grade is mild on skin in rinse-off

Known concerns

  • Ethoxylated material requires controlled 1,4-dioxane purity
  • Limited public CIR review compared to linear pareth/aketh
  • Mild eye irritation possible at high use levels

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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