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Surfactant

TRIDECETH-3

CAS 4403-12-7 / 24938-91-8 / 69011-36-5 Updated
68

Safety score · 0–100

Fine

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

About

An ethoxylated tridecyl alcohol — mild surfactant/emulsifier. Dermally well tolerated; PEG-class purity controls trace 1,4-dioxane.

Skin benefits

  • Non-ionic surfactant and emulsifier
  • Solubilizes oils in water
  • Versatile low-PEG carrier

Known concerns

  • Ethoxylated — trace 1,4-dioxane if unpurified
  • Mild eye irritation at high levels
  • Not biodegradable

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

PC

PubChem

U.S. NIH compound data, GHS hazard codes and toxicity literature.

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