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Emollient

C11-15 ALKETH-3 OLEATE (FORMERLY C11-15 PARETH-3 OLEATE)

80

Safety score · 0–100

Good

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

A C11-15 alketh-3 oleate (formerly pareth-3 oleate). Lightweight conditioning emollient with low ethoxylation, limiting residual dioxane concerns. Lands in lower Good tier.

Function

SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT

Skin benefits

  • Lightweight emollient ester
  • Smooth conditioning finish
  • Low ethoxylation (-3) reduces dioxane risk

Known concerns

  • Standard ethoxylate dioxane caveat applies

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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