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Surfactant

C12-16 ALKETH-5 (FORMERLY C12-16 PARETH-5)

CAS 68551-12-2 (generic)
80

Safety score · 0–100

Good

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

A C12-16 fatty alcohol with 5 EO units — balanced lipophilic/hydrophilic character makes it a useful co-emulsifier in skin care creams. CIR-cleared alkyl-ether family with the standard 1,4-dioxane supplier control.

Function

SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING

Skin benefits

  • Balanced HLB co-emulsifier
  • Effective for stabilising creams
  • Compatible with most actives

Known concerns

  • Trace 1,4-dioxane requires supplier control
  • Lower EO leans slightly defatting at high concentration

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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