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Surfactant

C12-14 SEC-ALKETH-15 (FORMERLY C12-14 SEC-PARETH-15)

CAS 68131-40-8 (generic)/ 84133-50-6 (generic)
85

Safety score · 0–100

Good

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

A secondary C12-14 alcohol with 15 EO units — mild non-ionic surfactant and reliable emulsion stabilizer. Secondary-alcohol grades sit at the mild end of the CIR-cleared alkyl-ether family; standard 1,4-dioxane control applies.

Function

SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYINGEMULSION STABILISING

Skin benefits

  • Mild O/W emulsifier
  • Effective emulsion stabilizer
  • Compatible with sensitive-skin formulations
  • Low cumulative irritation

Known concerns

  • Trace 1,4-dioxane requires supplier control

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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