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Surfactant

C12-13 ALKETH-10 PHOSPHATE (FORMERLY C12-13 PARETH-10 PHOSPHATE)

72

Safety score · 0–100

Fine

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

A phosphate-ester emulsifier from C12-13 fatty alcohols with 10 moles of ethylene oxide. Water-soluble, useful in clear gels — but the high EO count means dioxane purification really matters.

Function

SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYINGSURFACTANT - CLEANSING

Skin benefits

  • Strong oil-water emulsification
  • Effective in clear gels

Known concerns

  • Possible 1,4-dioxane traces from high-EO ethoxylation
  • Mild eye irritation in rinse-off

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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