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Surfactant

SODIUM TRIDECETH-3 CARBOXYLATE

CAS 61757-59-3 / 68891-17-8
62

Safety score · 0–100

Fine

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

A mild ether-carboxylate surfactant used in sulfate-free cleansers. Friendlier on skin than SLES; cosmetic grades should control trace 1,4-dioxane from the ethoxylation step.

Function

CLEANSINGFOAMINGSURFACTANT - CLEANSING

Skin benefits

  • Mild cleansing
  • Sulfate-free option
  • Good foam

Known concerns

  • Trace 1,4-dioxane
  • Mild irritant at high %

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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