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Surfactant

C11-15 ALKETH-40

68

Safety score · 0–100

Fine

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

A high-ethoxylated alcohol (40 EO) — water-soluble nonionic surfactant for fragrance and oil solubilization. High EO count makes it among the mildest ethoxylates.

Function

SURFACTANT - CLEANSINGSURFACTANT - SOLUBILIZING

Skin benefits

  • Nonionic solubilizer/emulsifier
  • High EO content → very mild
  • Useful in fragrance and oil solubilization

Known concerns

  • Possible 1,4-dioxane trace from ethoxylation
  • Limited homolog-specific dossier

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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C11-15 ALKETH-40 (FORMERLY C11-15 PARETH-40)
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