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C12-13 ALKETH-8 CARBOXYLIC ACID (FORMERLY C12-13 PARETH-8 CARBOXYLIC ACID)

75

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 cleanser with 8 EO units — effective mild surfactant. Standard ethoxylate purity caveats apply.

Function

SURFACTANT - CLEANSING

Skin benefits

  • Mild cleansing surfactant
  • Removes oils without overly stripping skin
  • Good co-surfactant compatibility

Known concerns

  • Ethoxylated — possible 1,4-dioxane traces
  • Standard ethoxylate purity caveats

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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