Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
Secondary alcohol backbone with different branching pattern versus primary pareths; potential 1,4-dioxane residues; no cosmetic use data in CIR profile; CPSR should justify via structural analogy.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is C11-15 Sec-Pareth-12 safe in cosmetics?
Secondary alcohol backbone with different branching pattern versus primary pareths; potential 1,4-dioxane residues; no cosmetic use data in CIR profile; CPSR should justify via structural analogy. The EU classifies C11-15 Sec-Pareth-12 as "restricted". Safety rating: MODERATE.
Is C11-15 Sec-Pareth-12 allowed in the EU?
C11-15 Sec-Pareth-12 EU regulatory status: restricted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does C11-15 Sec-Pareth-12 do in cosmetics?
C11-15 Sec-Pareth-12 functions as: Surfactant — cleansing, emulsifying. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not readily assigned (UVCB — secondary alcohol ethoxylate, C11-15 chain, 12 mol EO).
What is the Margin of Safety for C11-15 Sec-Pareth-12?
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.
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