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Surfactant

TRIDECETH-19 CARBOXYLIC ACID

CAS 68412-55-5
58

Safety score · 0–100

Moderate

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

An ethoxylated tridecyl ether carboxylic acid used as a mild surfactant. Cleansing and gentle, but ethoxylation introduces 1,4-dioxane residue concern.

Function

CLEANSINGFOAMINGSURFACTANT - CLEANSING

Skin benefits

  • Mild surfactant
  • Cleansing
  • Foam stabilizer

Known concerns

  • Possible 1,4-dioxane residue from ethoxylation
  • Eye irritation potential
  • Petrochemical origin

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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