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Surfactant

SODIUM CAPRYLETH-2 CARBOXYLATE

CAS 126646-15-9 Updated
70

Safety score · 0–100

Fine

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

About

An ether-carboxylate surfactant — a mild, skin-friendly cleanser used in modern sulfate-free formulas. Generally safe; PEG-related dioxane impurity is the standard caveat.

Function

SURFACTANT - CLEANSING

Skin benefits

  • Mild anionic surfactant
  • Skin-friendly cleanser
  • Compatible with sulfate-free systems

Known concerns

  • Possible 1,4-dioxane trace from ethoxylation
  • Eye irritation in concentrate
  • Limited individual safety review

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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