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Surfactant

C12-13 ALKETH-5 CARBOXYLIC ACID

CAS 70750-17-3 (generic)
58

Safety score · 0–100

Moderate

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

An ethoxylated carboxylic acid surfactant — mild anionic cleanser used in face washes and shampoos. Like other ethoxylates, must be purified to limit trace 1,4-dioxane.

Function

SURFACTANT - CLEANSING

Skin benefits

  • Mild anionic surfactant
  • Good cleansing in low-irritation systems
  • Effective in hard water

Known concerns

  • Potential 1,4-dioxane trace contamination from ethoxylation
  • Mild eye/skin irritation
  • Less data than CIR-reviewed laureths

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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