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Surfactant

SODIUM C11-15 ALKETH-7 CARBOXYLATE

CAS 68603-23-6 (generic)
70

Safety score · 0–100

Fine

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

About

A cleansing agent that helps remove dirt, oil, and impurities from skin.

Sodium C11-15 Alketh-7 Carboxylate (Formerly Sodium C11-15 Pareth-7 Carboxylate) is the sodium salt of C11-15 Alketh-7 Carboxylic Acid (Formerly C11-15 Pareth-7 Carboxylic Acid). It conforms generally to the formula below, where R represents the C11-15 alkyl group and n has an average value of 6.

Function

SURFACTANT - CLEANSING

Known concerns

  • May be drying with overuse

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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