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Surfactant

C12-16 ALKETH-7 (FORMERLY C12-16 PARETH-7)

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 ethoxylate (7 EO) used as a non-ionic emulsifier in skin and hair care. The 7-EO grade hits a sweet spot of mildness and emulsification, typical of the well-studied PARETH/ALKETH family.

Function

SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING

Skin benefits

  • Versatile non-ionic emulsifier for oil-in-water systems
  • Mid-EO grade balances mildness and cleansing
  • Stable in a wide pH range

Known concerns

  • Ethoxylated material — controlled-purity grade required
  • Mild eye irritation possible at high levels
  • No direct skincare benefit beyond formulation

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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