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Surfactant

C12-15 ALKETH-7 CARBOXYLIC ACID (FORMERLY C12-15 PARETH-7 CARBOXYLIC ACID)

CAS 88497-58-9 (generic)
70

Safety score · 0–100

Fine

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

A surfactant from ethoxylated C12-15 alcohols that helps cleanse skin by removing dirt and oils. Generally tolerated, with mild irritation possible in sensitive users at higher use levels.

Function

SURFACTANT - CLEANSING

Skin benefits

  • Effective surfactant for cleansing
  • Useful pH adjuster in formulations
  • Compatible with diverse formulations

Known concerns

  • Possible mild irritation at higher %
  • Trace 1,4-dioxane potential from ethoxylation
  • May strip natural oils on prolonged use

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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