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Stabilizer

C12-14 ALKETH-11 (FORMERLY C12-14 PARETH-11)

85

Safety score · 0–100

Good

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

A C12-14 alcohol with 11 EO units — a mild non-ionic emulsion stabiliser used to keep skincare formulas uniform. Strong tolerance record across leave-on and rinse-off products.

Function

EMULSION STABILISING

Skin benefits

  • Stable O/W emulsions
  • Mild on skin
  • Low irritation
  • Versatile across product types

Known concerns

  • Trace dioxane caveat
  • No significant concerns at cosmetic concentrations

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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C12-14 ALKETH-11
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