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Surfactant

C14-15 ALKETH-4 (FORMERLY C14-15 PARETH-4)

CAS 68951-67-7 (generic)
76

Safety score · 0–100

Fine

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

A C14-15 alcohol with 4 EO units — a more lipophilic non-ionic emulsifier suited to richer emollient formulations. Mild within its class but sits below balanced-HLB grades.

Function

SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING

Skin benefits

  • Stable O/W emulsions
  • Good with rich emollient bases
  • Spreadability
  • Low use levels

Known concerns

  • More lipophilic than higher-EO grades
  • Trace dioxane caveat
  • Better in rinse-off / low leave-on %

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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