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Surfactant

C12-13 PARETH-12 CARBOXYLIC ACID

CAS 70750-17-3
65

Safety score · 0–100

Fine

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

A pareth-class anionic surfactant for cleansing. Considered safe within the broader pareth family with the standard PEG-class caveat that 1,4-dioxane traces must be controlled.

Function

CLEANSINGSURFACTANT - CLEANSING

Skin benefits

  • Mild surfactant
  • Cleansing for skin and hair
  • Foam-stable in formulas

Known concerns

  • PEG-class trace 1,4-dioxane risk
  • Pareth-class needs purified grade
  • Possible mild irritation at high concentration

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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