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Emollient

C12-15 ALKETH-12 OLEATE (FORMERLY C12-15 PARETH-12 OLEATE)

78

Safety score · 0–100

Fine

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

A C12-15 alketh-12 oleate ester (formerly pareth-12 oleate). Acts as conditioning emollient. The relatively high ethoxylation level requires good supplier dioxane controls.

Function

SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT

Skin benefits

  • Conditioning emollient ester
  • Non-greasy after-feel
  • Stabilizes emulsions

Known concerns

  • High ethoxylation (-12) — dioxane control important
  • Modest biodegradability

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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