C12-15 Alketh-7 Carboxylic Acid (Formerly C12-15 Pareth-7 Carboxylic Acid) is the organic acid that conforms generally to the formula below, where R represents the C12-15 alkyl group and n has an average value of 6.
Definition
C12-15 Alketh-7 Carboxylic Acid (Formerly C12-15 Pareth-7 Carboxylic Acid) is the organic acid that conforms generally to the formula below, where R represents the C12-15 alkyl group and n has an average value of 6.
Cosmetic roles
Surfactant that lifts dirtSURFACTANT - CLEANSINGMixes and holds oil and water togetherSURFACTANT - EMULSIFYINGWashes away surface impuritiesCLEANSING
Safety & regulatory references
Other restriction: ban substances that deplete the ozone layer
Source: EU CosIng ingredient list
More data — names, identifiers, properties, test records, literature
Names & identifiers
C12-15 ALKETH-7 CARBOXYLIC ACIDINCIC12-15알케스-7카복실릭애씨드Korean label name (MFDS standard)C12-15 ALKETH-7 CARBOXYLIC ACID (FORMERLY C12-15 PARETH-7 CARBOXYLIC ACID)SynonymC12-15 PARETH-7 CARBOXYLIC ACIDSynonymC12-15 PARETH-8 CARBOXYLIC ACIDSynonym
- CAS No.chemical registry number
- 88497-58-9
- CAS No.chemical registry number
- 88497-58-9 (generic)
- DTXSIDUS EPA chemical ID
- DTXSID801011943
What products actually use it for
What the 5 products reported to the US EPA with this ingredient use it for. Products outside cosmetics are included, so the top few rows are its main uses.
- Surfactant (surface active agent)2
- Cleaning agent2
- Emulsifier1
Source: US EPA CompTox dashboard