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Trideceth-6

Low concern

Considered safe by the Cosmetic Ingredient Review at typical use levels. Main caveat is potential trace 1,4-dioxane contamination from the ethoxylation process.

What it is

A polyethylene-glycol ether of tridecyl alcohol (average 6 ethylene oxide units), a nonionic surfactant.

Not a food ingredient; used in cosmetics as a surfactant, emulsifier, and solubilizer.

Why it's flagged

Possible trace 1,4-dioxane contamination from manufacturing

Regulatory status

United States — FDA

Permitted in cosmetics

European Union — EFSA

Not evaluated as a food additive

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