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Surfactant

C12-13 ALKETH-2 PHOSPHATE (FORMERLY C12-13 PARETH-2 PHOSPHATE)

75

Safety score · 0–100

Fine

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

A phosphate-ester surfactant from C12-13 fatty alcohols ethoxylated with 2 moles of ethylene oxide. Mild cleanser and emulsifier — generally safe at cosmetic levels but watch for dioxane in unpurified grades.

Function

SURFACTANT - CLEANSING

Skin benefits

  • Effective oil-water emulsifier
  • Mild cleansing
  • Stabilizes complex emulsions

Known concerns

  • Possible 1,4-dioxane traces from ethoxylation
  • Eye irritation potential in rinse-off

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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