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Surfactant

C12-15 ALKETH-12 CARBOXYLIC ACID

75

Safety score · 0–100

Fine

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

An ether-carboxylate (AEC) surfactant from C12-15 alcohols with 12-mol ethoxylation — milder than alkyl sulfates with effective cleansing. Higher EO count slightly elevates the trace 1,4-dioxane caveat.

Function

SURFACTANT - CLEANSING

Skin benefits

  • Mild ether-carboxylate cleansing surfactant
  • Lower irritation than alkyl sulfates
  • Foaming and detergency

Known concerns

  • Trace 1,4-dioxane risk from ethoxylation unless purified
  • High EO chain length increases dioxane potential

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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