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Surfactant

C14-15 ALKETH-11

CAS 68951-67-7 (generic)
70

Safety score · 0–100

Fine

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

A medium-chain alcohol ethoxylate (11 EO units) used as a non-ionic emulsifier and mild surfactant. Generally well-tolerated; trace 1,4-dioxane from manufacturing is the standard caveat.

Function

SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING

Skin benefits

  • Non-ionic emulsifier
  • Mild cleansing co-surfactant
  • Solubilises oils

Known concerns

  • Trace 1,4-dioxane possible
  • Mild rinse-off eye sting

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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Same plant / compound family

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C14-15 ALKETH-11 (FORMERLY C14-15 PARETH-11)
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