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Surfactant

C11-15 ALKETH-12 (FORMERLY C11-15 PARETH-12)

84

Safety score · 0–100

Good

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

A C11-15 fatty alcohol with 12 EO units — gentle non-ionic surfactant that helps water and oil mix smoothly in skin care formulas. CIR-cleared alkyl-ether family with the routine 1,4-dioxane manufacturing caveat.

Function

SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING

Skin benefits

  • Mild O/W emulsifier
  • Compatible with most cosmetic actives
  • Stable in formulation
  • Low irritation profile

Known concerns

  • Trace 1,4-dioxane requires supplier control

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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