Surfactant
SODIUM C14-15 ALKETH-8 CARBOXYLATE
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 C14-15 Alketh-8 Carboxylate (Formerly Sodium C14-15 Pareth-8 Carboxylate) is the sodium salt of C14-15 Alketh-8 Carboxylic Acid (Formerly C14-15 Pareth-8 Carboxylic Acid) that conforms generally to the formula below, where R represents the C14-15 alkyl group and n has an average value of 7.
Function
Known concerns
- May be drying with overuse
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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