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Surfactant

C14-15 ALKETH-8 (FORMERLY C14-15 PARETH-8)

CAS 68951-67-7 (generic)
84

Safety score · 0–100

Good

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

A C14-15 fatty alcohol with 8 EO units — common non-ionic surfactant in body washes and shampoos. CIR-cleared alkyl-ether family with manufacturer-side 1,4-dioxane control as the routine concern.

Function

SURFACTANT - CLEANSINGSURFACTANT - SOLUBILIZING

Skin benefits

  • Reliable O/W emulsifier
  • Effective in body washes and shampoos
  • Stable in formulation
  • Low irritation profile

Known concerns

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

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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