Surfactant
C11-15 PARETH-7
Safety score · 0–100
Fine
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
C11-15 pareth-7 — a non-ionic ethoxylated alcohol that emulsifies, solubilises and adds mild cleansing in water-based formats. Generally well-tolerated; the same 1,4-dioxane residual consideration applies as for the broader pareth family.
Skin benefits
- Non-ionic emulsifier and solubiliser for water-based formats
- Mild detergency with low irritation
- Effective with a range of cosmetic actives
Known concerns
- Ethoxylated material may carry residual 1,4-dioxane unless purified
- Synthetic petroleum-derived alkyl backbone
- Limited ingredient-specific public-domain reviews
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry: regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
Related surfactants
Same plant / compound family
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