C11-15 PARETH-3
Safety score · 0–100
Fine
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
An ethoxylated fatty alcohol surfactant derived from C11-15 alcohols used in a variety of cosmetic formulations.
C11-15 Pareth-3 is the polyethylene glycol ether of a C11-15 alcohol mixture with an average of 3 ethylene oxide units. It functions as a nonionic surfactant and is used in cleansers, shampoos, and body washes for its foaming and emulsifying properties. It is not restricted under EU cosmetics regulation. The C11-15 alcohol chain length is within the range of fatty alcohols considered safe for cosmetic use.
Skin benefits
- Surfactant
- Emulsifying
- Foam boosting
Known concerns
- May contain trace 1,4-dioxane
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry: regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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