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Surfactant

SODIUM C12-15 ALKETH-7 CARBOXYLATE (FORMERLY SODIUM C12-15 PARETH-7 CARBOXYLATE)

CAS 70632-06-3 (generic)
81

Safety score · 0–100

Good

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

The sodium salt of a mild C12-15 alkyl ether carboxylic acid surfactant — a sulfate-free foaming cleanser with a well-established gentle profile. Used in shampoos and body washes.

Function

NOT REPORTED

Skin benefits

  • Mild anionic surfactant
  • Effective foaming and cleansing
  • Lower irritation than sulfates
  • Good skin compatibility

Known concerns

  • Possible 1,4-dioxane trace from ethoxylation
  • Petroleum-derived alkyl chain

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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