Surfactant
C12-14 SEC-ALKETH-3 (FORMERLY C12-14 SEC-PARETH-3)
Safety score · 0–100
Fine
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
A C12-14 secondary-alcohol ethoxylate (3 EO) under the modern ALKETH name (formerly SEC-PARETH-3). Function and safety are unchanged — a low-EO non-ionic emulsifier well established in the broader pareth family.
Function
Skin benefits
- Renamed Pareth-3 with same emulsifier function
- Compatible with broad surfactant systems
- Effective in oil-in-water emulsions
Known concerns
- Low-EO grade can be mildly defatting
- Ethoxylated material — controlled-purity grade required
- No direct skincare benefit beyond formulation
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry: regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
Related surfactants
Same plant / compound family
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