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Surfactant

SODIUM TRIDECETH-8 CARBOXYLATE

CAS 61757-59-3 / 68891-17-8 Updated
71

Safety score · 0–100

Fine

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

About

A tridecyl ether-carboxylate surfactant with 8 EO units — milder and more water-soluble than the -6 and -7 grades thanks to the longer ethylene-oxide chain. Standard ethoxylate trace-dioxane caveat applies.

Function

CLEANSINGFOAMINGSURFACTANT - CLEANSING

Skin benefits

  • Mild cleansing
  • High water solubility
  • Compatible with sensitive-skin formulas

Known concerns

  • Residual 1,4-dioxane risk if not purified
  • Branched-chain biodegradability
  • Mild eye irritation in leave-on

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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