C12-13 Pareth-8 Carboxylic Acid

INCI: C12-13 PARETH-8 CARBOXYLIC ACID

CAS Number
Not confirmed in primary databases
Function
Surfactant – cleansing; mild anionic surfactant
Safety Rating
MODERATE

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status permitted
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes Not established

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
not established
Dermal Absorption
low
Sensitization
low

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Expert Verdict

Data gap: No dedicated safety assessment. 1,4-Dioxane and ethylene oxide residue risk. CPSR will require read-across justification or bespoke testing.

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Concern Level: Moderate

Frequently Asked Questions

Is C12-13 Pareth-8 Carboxylic Acid safe in cosmetics?

Data gap: No dedicated safety assessment. 1,4-Dioxane and ethylene oxide residue risk. CPSR will require read-across justification or bespoke testing. The EU classifies C12-13 Pareth-8 Carboxylic Acid as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.

Is C12-13 Pareth-8 Carboxylic Acid allowed in the EU?

C12-13 Pareth-8 Carboxylic Acid EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does C12-13 Pareth-8 Carboxylic Acid do in cosmetics?

C12-13 Pareth-8 Carboxylic Acid functions as: Surfactant – cleansing; mild anionic surfactant. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not confirmed in primary databases.

What is the Margin of Safety for C12-13 Pareth-8 Carboxylic Acid?

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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