Decyltetradeceth-15

Decyltetradeceth-15 molecular structure
molecular structure · PubChem
AKA: Decyl Tetradecyl Ether 15EO, Emulsifier
Synthetic
Cleanser
Emulsifier
Not Clean
OriginDerived from fatty alcohols and ethylene oxide, typically sourced from coconut or palm oils. Synthesized through ethoxylation, where ethylene oxide chains are added to decyl tetradecyl alcohol via catalytic reaction.
Decyltetradeceth-15 is the polyethylene glycol ether of Decyltetradecanol
CAS #
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Form
Liquid
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Functions
Emulsifying
Forces oil and water to stay mixed instead of separating into layers. The unsung hero holding your lotion together.
Emulsifier
Mixes Oil & Water
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewednone on file
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed1 review →
Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.
EWG
4
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
Concentration Guide
CIR lists it as not reported to be in use.
CIR · report published 2012
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR