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Surfactant

TRIDECETH-7 CARBOXYLIC ACID

CAS 68412-55-5
78

Safety score · 0–100

Fine

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

A C13 branched-alcohol ether carboxylic acid with 7 EO — mild surfactant used in cleansers and shampoos. Gentler than sulfates; slightly slower environmental biodegradation than linear analogs.

Function

CLEANSINGFOAMINGSURFACTANT - CLEANSING

Skin benefits

  • Mild branched C13 ether carboxylate
  • Good detergency for personal care
  • Better skin tolerance than sulfate surfactants

Known concerns

  • Possible trace 1,4-dioxane from ethoxylation
  • Branched C13 alkylates have lower biodegradability than linear analogs

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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