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Surfactant

SODIUM HEXETH-4 CARBOXYLATE

CAS 126646-16-0
68

Safety score · 0–100

Fine

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

An ether-carboxylate surfactant. Mild, foaming, used in shampoos and body wash. Considered safer than sulfates; PEG processing can leave trace dioxane.

Function

CLEANSINGSURFACTANT - HYDROTROPESURFACTANT - CLEANSING

Skin benefits

  • Gentle foaming
  • Mild cleansing
  • Stable foam
  • Salt-tolerant

Known concerns

  • Trace 1,4-dioxane possible
  • Mild eye sting
  • Limited dedicated review

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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