Trideceth-10
molecular structure · PubChem
AKA: 2-(Tridecyloxy)ethanol, Ethanol, Tridecyl ethyleneglycol monoether, NOVEL TDA 1
Synthetic
Cleanser
Clean
Poly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl), .alpha.-tridecyl-.omega.-hydroxy; Isotridecanol, ethoxylated
Effective at 1.6%
CAS #
24938-91-8, 69011-36-5
Form
Liquid
Functions
Cleansing
Makes oil and water mix so dirt, makeup, and sunscreen can actually be washed away. The reason your face wash foams.
Cleansing
Makes oil and water mix so dirt, makeup, and sunscreen can actually be washed away. The reason your face wash foams.
Removes Impurities
Cleansing Surfactant
Traditional Use
A modern synthetic non-ionic surfactant and emulsifier developed in 20th-century chemistry. Created for cosmetics to improve texture, emulsification, and spreadability in creams and lotions.
EWG
2
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Concentration Guide
0.2%
3.0%
0%4%
Reported use
CIR reported use: 0.7-2 | 1-3 | 0.2-3
Regulatory Agencies
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewednone on file
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed2 reviews →
Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR