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Surfactant

C12-14 ALKETH-7

CAS 68439-50-9 (generic)
64

Safety score · 0–100

Fine

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

A nonionic alcohol ethoxylate (7 EO) — mild surfactant and oil solubilizer. Class is widely used safely; routine dioxane stripping during manufacture matters.

Function

SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING

Skin benefits

  • Mild nonionic surfactant/emulsifier
  • Solubilizer for oils and fragrance
  • Stable across pH

Known concerns

  • Possible 1,4-dioxane trace
  • Mild eye/skin irritation at concentration
  • Limited specific homolog review

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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