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Surfactant

SODIUM CETETH-13 CARBOXYLATE

CAS 33939-65-0 Updated
58

Safety score · 0–100

Moderate

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

About

An ether-carboxylate surfactant from cetyl alcohol. Functionally a milder anionic; raw material flagged for skin irritation and serious eye damage, so leave-on use needs care.

Function

SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYINGSURFACTANT - CLEANSING

Skin benefits

  • Mild ether-carboxylate surfactant
  • Foam booster compatible with anionic systems
  • Lower irritation than sulfates

Known concerns

  • GHS H315 skin irritation and H318 serious eye damage on raw material
  • Ethoxylate residual 1,4-dioxane caveat
  • Limited individual safety review

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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