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Surfactant

C12-13 ALKETH-12

80

Safety score · 0–100

Good

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

A C12-13 alcohol ethoxylate with 12 EO units that helps oil-soluble ingredients stay dissolved in water-based formulas. High ethoxylation gives a mild profile; safety follows the CIR-reviewed alkyl ethoxylate class.

Function

SURFACTANT - SOLUBILIZING

Skin benefits

  • Solubilises oils into water
  • Good fragrance solubiliser
  • Mild on skin at typical use

Known concerns

  • Trace 1,4-dioxane if not stripped
  • Mild eye irritation in concentrates

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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