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Surfactant

DECETH-7 CARBOXYLIC ACID

CAS 38815-93-9
77

Safety score · 0–100

Fine

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

A C10 alcohol-derived ether carboxylic acid with 7 EO. Sits in the mildest part of the alkyl ether carboxylate family; only the standard ethoxylate dioxane purity caveat applies.

Function

CLEANSINGSURFACTANT - EMULSIFYINGSURFACTANT - CLEANSING

Skin benefits

  • Mild C10 ether carboxylate surfactant
  • Good cleansing without stripping skin
  • Compatible with hard water

Known concerns

  • Possible trace 1,4-dioxane from ethoxylation
  • Slight eye irritation potential at high use levels

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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