C14-15 Pareth-7

INCI: C14-15 ALKETH-7

CAS Number
68131-40-8 (generic C14-15 alcohol ethoxylates)
Function
Surfactant – Cleansing; Surfactant – Emulsifying
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status permitted
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes Adequate at typical use concentrations (≤5% in rinse-off, ≤2% in leave-on)

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

Potential 1,4-dioxane trace contamination from ethoxylation; must verify <10 ppm per EU/FDA expectations

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Concern Level: Low

Frequently Asked Questions

Is C14-15 Pareth-7 safe in cosmetics?

Potential 1,4-dioxane trace contamination from ethoxylation; must verify <10 ppm per EU/FDA expectations The EU classifies C14-15 Pareth-7 as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is C14-15 Pareth-7 allowed in the EU?

C14-15 Pareth-7 EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does C14-15 Pareth-7 do in cosmetics?

C14-15 Pareth-7 functions as: Surfactant – Cleansing; Surfactant – Emulsifying. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 68131-40-8 (generic C14-15 alcohol ethoxylates).

What is the Margin of Safety for C14-15 Pareth-7?

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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