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Surfactant

TETRAMETHYL DECYNEDIOL

CAS 126-86-3 / 1333-17-1 Updated
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Safety score · 0–100

Moderate

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

About

An acetylenic diol surfactant used as a wetting and dispersing aid. Effective at very low levels but flagged for eye damage, possible skin sensitization, and aquatic toxicity.

Function

CLEANSINGSURFACTANT - CLEANSING

Skin benefits

  • Effective wetting and dispersing agent
  • Improves spreading of pigments
  • Reduces foam in formulas

Known concerns

  • Causes serious eye damage / irritation (GHS H318/H319)
  • May cause an allergic skin reaction (H317)
  • Harmful to aquatic life with long-lasting effects (H412)

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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