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Surfactant

C20-22 ALKETH-30

66

Safety score · 0–100

Fine

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

A high-ethoxylation behenyl-range fatty alcohol surfactant used as a mild emulsifier. Generally well tolerated; main caveat is dioxane residue control.

Function

SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYINGSURFACTANT - CLEANSING

Skin benefits

  • High-EO ethoxylated fatty alcohol nonionic surfactant
  • Mild emulsifier and solubiliser
  • Suitable for leave-on systems at low %

Known concerns

  • Ethoxylated grade — residual 1,4-dioxane control required
  • Mild irritation possible at higher %
  • Environmental persistence of long-chain ethoxylates

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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