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Surfactant

C12-13 ALKETH-6

CAS 66455-14-9 (generic)/160901-19-9 (generic)
64

Safety score · 0–100

Fine

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

An ethoxylated fatty alcohol surfactant (PEG-6 ether of C12-13 alcohol). Workhorse mild emulsifier; class-safe with standard 1,4-dioxane purification.

Function

SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING

Skin benefits

  • Mild surfactant
  • Emulsifier
  • Wetting agent

Known concerns

  • Trace 1,4-dioxane
  • Mild eye irritation
  • Synthetic

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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