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TRIDECETH-15 CARBOXYLIC ACID.

Insufficient Data CAS 68412-55-5 / SURFACTANT - CLEANSING, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING

TRIDECETH-15 CARBOXYLIC ACID is a dual-functional ingredient, effectively acting as a surfactant to facilitate skin cleansing by reducing surface tension, and as an emulsifier to stabilize formulations by blending oil and water phases into homogeneous mixtures.

Summary

Surfactant Emulsifying Agent Cleansing Agent

Science

Mechanism of Action

This ingredient operates via its amphiphilic molecular structure, featuring both lipophilic and hydrophilic segments. As a surfactant, it significantly reduces interfacial tension, enabling the efficient suspension and removal of lipid-based impurities from the skin's surface. Concurrently, its emulsifying capability is critical for achieving stable, finely dispersed emulsions, thereby ensuring uniform distribution of active components within a cosmetic product.

Research

Clinical Evidence

Low confidence
Effective range N/A
Optimal

N/A

Transparency

Dusting Analysis

Not commonly dusted

This ingredient primarily functions as a processing aid (surfactant, emulsifier) rather than a primary skin-benefitting active, rendering 'dusting' considerations less applicable in the context of its formulation use.

The Formula

Formulation

Solubility
Both
Optimal pH N/A
0 7 14

Stability

As a carboxylic acid, this ingredient can influence the overall pH balance of cosmetic formulations. Precise concentration management is essential to maintain product consistency, optimize efficacy, and ensure appropriate shelf life without compromising stability.

Safety

Safety Profile

CIR Status
Not reviewed
Sensitization risk Unknown

Although the Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR) Expert Panel has assessed related 'Trideceth ingredients' (ether forms) as safe for cosmetic use when formulated to be non-irritating, TRIDECETH-15 CARBOXYLIC ACID itself has not undergone a specific CIR evaluation for cosmetic safety. It is listed by the US FDA as Generally Recognized as Safe (GRAS) for specific food additive uses, particularly as a defoaming agent in packaging, which does not directly inform its dermal safety in cosmetics.

Your Skin

Skin Compatibility

No Normal
No Dry
No Oily
No Sensitive
Irritancy Unknown
Comedogenicity Unknown

Our Assessment

Verdict

Insufficient Data

Its established functional roles as a surfactant and emulsifier are clear within product formulation, however, specific safety assessments and efficacy data for TRIDECETH-15 CARBOXYLIC ACID in direct cosmetic skin applications are currently insufficient for a conclusive precision skincare verdict.

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