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Surfactant

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

CAS 68131-40-8 (generic)
82

Safety score · 0–100

Good

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

A secondary C11-15 alcohol ethoxylate with 12 EO units — secondary-alcohol grades are typically among the mildest in the alkyl-ether family. CIR-cleared with the routine supplier-side 1,4-dioxane control.

Function

SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING

Skin benefits

  • Mild secondary-alcohol O/W emulsifier
  • Good water solubility
  • Compatible with sensitive-skin formulations
  • Reliable detergency

Known concerns

  • Trace 1,4-dioxane managed at manufacture

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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C11-15 SEC-ALKETH-12
Emulsifier

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