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Surfactant

SODIUM C12-15 PARETH-7 CARBOXYLATE

CAS 70632-06-3 Updated
78

Safety score · 0–100

Fine

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

About

A C12-15 alkyl ether carboxylate with 7 ethoxylation units — a popular choice in gentle cleansers, where the carboxylate head delivers good mildness while keeping cleansing power suitable for everyday use.

Function

CLEANSINGSURFACTANT - EMULSIFYINGSURFACTANT - CLEANSING

Skin benefits

  • Mild cleansing for face and body wash
  • Lower irritation than sulfate analogs
  • Good foam stability

Known concerns

  • Possible 1,4-dioxane traces from ethoxylation
  • Limited grade-specific public toxicology
  • Foam less dense than SLES variants

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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