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Surfactant

C12-15 ALKETH-10 (FORMERLY C12-15 PARETH-10)

CAS 68131-39-5 (generic)/ 106232-83-1 (generic)
86

Safety score · 0–100

Good

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

A C12-15 alcohol with 10 EO units — one of the more popular mild non-ionic surfactants in skin and hair care. Balanced HLB, gentle texture, well-documented safety record.

Function

SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING

Skin benefits

  • Mild cleansing
  • Stable emulsions
  • Smooth texture
  • Low irritation

Known concerns

  • Trace dioxane caveat
  • No significant concerns at cosmetic concentrations

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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