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Surfactant

C12-14 SEC-PARETH-5

CAS 84133-50-6
76

Safety score · 0–100

Fine

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

A low-mid EO (5) C12-14 secondary-alcohol ethoxylate used as a non-ionic emulsifier and antifoam. Cleansing performance is solid but the lower EO count makes it mildly more defatting than the 9- or 20-EO siblings.

Function

ANTIFOAMINGSURFACTANT - EMULSIFYINGEMULSION STABILISINGSURFACTANT - CLEANSING

Skin benefits

  • Useful non-ionic emulsifier and antifoam
  • Compatible with broad surfactant systems
  • Mid-low EO suits oil-in-water emulsions

Known concerns

  • Lower EO grade can mildly defat skin at high levels
  • Ethoxylated material — controlled-purity grade required
  • Pareth label being phased out for ALKETH

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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