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Surfactant

C12-13 ALKETH-5 CARBOXYLIC ACID (FORMERLY C12-13 PARETH-5 CARBOXYLIC ACID)

72

Safety score · 0–100

Fine

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

A C12-13 alcohol-derived ether-carboxylate surfactant with 5 EO units. Effective mild cleanser; lower EO count brings stronger ethoxylate purity caveat.

Function

SURFACTANT - CLEANSING

Skin benefits

  • Mild ether-carboxylate cleanser
  • Lower irritation than sulfate cleansers

Known concerns

  • Lower EO count = elevated dioxane purity concern
  • Possible mild irritation on sensitive skin

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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