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Surfactant

C12-15 ALKETH-9 (FORMERLY C12-15 PARETH-9)

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

Safety score · 0–100

Good

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

A C12-15 fatty alcohol with 9 EO units — workhorse mild cleanser found in body washes and liquid soaps. CIR safe-as-used; the only routine concern is supplier control of trace 1,4-dioxane.

Function

SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING

Skin benefits

  • Mild cleansing surfactant
  • Effective in body washes
  • Stable across pH
  • Low cumulative irritation

Known concerns

  • Trace 1,4-dioxane requires supplier control
  • Mild eye sting in cleansers

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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