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Surfactant

PPG-4 C12-14 SEC-PARETH-5

74

Safety score · 0–100

Fine

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

A mixed propoxylated/ethoxylated secondary alcohol surfactant used to emulsify and gently cleanse in rinse-off cosmetics. Mild and well-tolerated; standard PEG-class caveats around dioxane traces apply.

Function

SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYINGSURFACTANT - CLEANSING

Skin benefits

  • Mild cleansing in rinse-off products
  • Stable emulsification of oils and water
  • Low irritation profile at typical use levels

Known concerns

  • Possible trace 1,4-dioxane from ethoxylation
  • May strip skin oils at high concentration

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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