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Surfactant

C12-14 SEC-PARETH-8

CAS 84133-50-6
55

Safety score · 0–100

Moderate

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

A secondary-alcohol ethoxylate non-ionic surfactant. Effective cleanser, but PEG-class purification (dioxane control) and skin-defatting potential mean caution for leave-on use.

Function

SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYINGEMULSION STABILISINGSURFACTANT - CLEANSING

Skin benefits

  • Effective non-ionic surfactant/emulsifier
  • Useful at low inclusion levels
  • Soluble in water for cleaning systems

Known concerns

  • Ethoxylated surfactant — 1,4-dioxane and ethylene oxide residue control critical
  • Sec-pareth class historically more skin-defatting than primary pareths
  • Eye irritation potential in concentrated form

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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