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Surfactant

C9-11 ALKETH-8

CAS 68439-46-3 (generic)
55

Safety score · 0–100

Moderate

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

An ethoxylated short-chain alcohol surfactant. ECHA notifications flag eye damage, skin irritation and aquatic toxicity, plus the usual ethoxylation 1,4-dioxane concern.

Function

SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING

Skin benefits

  • Cleansing
  • Emulsifying

Known concerns

  • Severe eye damage potential
  • Skin irritation
  • 1,4-dioxane impurity
  • Aquatic toxicity

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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