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Surfactant

C12-14 ALKETH-5 (FORMERLY C12-14 PARETH-5)

CAS 68439-50-9 (generic)
73

Safety score · 0–100

Fine

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

A short-chain (C12-14) PEG ether with only 5 EO units — a more lipophilic surfactant useful for grease cutting in cleansers. Slightly higher irritation potential than higher-EO analogues.

Function

SURFACTANT - CLEANSING

Skin benefits

  • Strong cleansing power
  • Low-level emulsification
  • Wetting and degreasing
  • Effective at low %

Known concerns

  • Lower-EO ethers can mildly irritate
  • Trace dioxane caveat
  • Better suited to rinse-off

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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