Surfactant
SODIUM C14-15 PARETH-8 CARBOXYLATE
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 ether carboxylate with an 8-EO chain. Longer alkyl chain plus higher ethoxylation produces a particularly mild anionic surfactant with a slight emollient feel — well-suited to gentle cleansers.
Function
Skin benefits
- Mild cleansing with longer-chain conditioning feel
- High EO content for low irritation
- Compatible with sensitive-skin formulas
Known concerns
- Standard residual 1,4-dioxane caveat from ethoxylation
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry: regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
Related surfactants
Same plant / compound family
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