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Surfactant

SODIUM C12-15 PARETH-12 CARBOXYLATE

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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 mild anionic ether-carboxylate surfactant from ethoxylated C12-15 fatty alcohols, used in gentle face washes and shampoos as a lower-irritancy alternative to sulfates. Safe at cosmetic levels with the usual PEG dioxane caveat.

Function

CLEANSINGSURFACTANT - CLEANSING

Skin benefits

  • Mild cleansing
  • Low irritation
  • Good lather
  • Hard-water tolerance

Known concerns

  • Possible trace 1,4-dioxane in unrefined material

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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