Regulatory Status
For full compliance data across 55 jurisdictions, use the Substance Compliance tool.
Safety Data
Calculate MoS for your specific formulation with the MoS Calculator.
Expert Verdict
Same 1,4-dioxane and ethylene oxide residual monitoring as Pareth-1. Slightly higher ethoxylation may marginally increase penetration enhancement—verify with supplier CoA.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is C10-16 Pareth-2 safe in cosmetics?
Same 1,4-dioxane and ethylene oxide residual monitoring as Pareth-1. Slightly higher ethoxylation may marginally increase penetration enhancement—verify with supplier CoA. The EU classifies C10-16 Pareth-2 as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.
Is C10-16 Pareth-2 allowed in the EU?
C10-16 Pareth-2 EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does C10-16 Pareth-2 do in cosmetics?
C10-16 Pareth-2 functions as: Cleansing, Emollient, Surfactant. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 68002-97-1 (same CAS series as Pareth-1; ethoxylation degree differs).
What is the Margin of Safety for C10-16 Pareth-2?
not established The Margin of Safety (MoS) is calculated using SCCS methodology. A MoS above 100 is generally considered safe. Use the MoS Calculator tool to calculate MoS for your specific formulation and product category.
Compliance Tools
Check C10-16 Pareth-2 compliance across multiple jurisdictions:
Related Ingredients
Is C10-16 Pareth-2 in Your Products?
Scan any product label with Piro — our free ingredient scanner. Point your camera at the ingredients list and get instant safety scores for every ingredient.
Try Piro Free →Analyze Your Full Ingredient List
Paste any INCI list into the Decoder for instant safety analysis, or calculate the Margin of Safety for C10-16 Pareth-2 in your formulation.