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Surfactant

UNDECETH-10

CAS 127036-24-2 (generic)
70

Safety score · 0–100

Fine

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

An ethoxylated undecyl alcohol (PEG-10 undecyl ether) — a mild non-ionic surfactant and solubilizer. Skin tolerance is good; the usual PEG-class dioxane purity caveat applies.

Function

CLEANSINGSURFACTANT - EMULSIFYINGSOLVENTSURFACTANT - CLEANSING

Skin benefits

  • Mild non-ionic surfactant
  • Solubilizes lipophilic ingredients
  • Low-irritation profile in rinse-off

Known concerns

  • PEG-class 1,4-dioxane residue if not purified
  • Limited dedicated cosmetic dossier
  • Ethoxylated chemistry environmental persistence

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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