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Surfactant

C12-14 SEC-ALKETH-15

CAS 84133-50-6 (generic)/68131-40-8 (generic)
62

Safety score · 0–100

Fine

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

An ethoxylated secondary alcohol nonionic surfactant. Useful as a mild emulsifier; main concern is residual 1,4-dioxane control during manufacture.

Function

SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYINGEMULSION STABILISING

Skin benefits

  • Nonionic surfactant/emulsifier
  • Solubiliser for oils in water
  • Stabilises o/w systems

Known concerns

  • Ethoxylated surfactant — potential 1,4-dioxane and ethylene oxide trace residues
  • Mild eye irritation potential
  • Higher ethoxylation reduces irritation but environmental persistence remains

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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