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Alcohols, C12-14-secondary, ethoxylated

  • Nonionic surfactants
  • CAS 84133-50-6
  • IUPAC: Alcohols, C12-14-secondary, ethoxylated

H318 (serious eye damage) and H315 (skin irritation Cat 2) at ingredient level. At product concentrations (2.5–10%), product-level classification is typically reduced to H319 (eye irritation) only. Skin sensitization not classified.

C12-14 secondary alcohols ethoxylated are nonionic surfactants commonly found in interior cleaners and leather care products. They function as primary cleaning surfactants — lifting body oils, dirt, and dye transfer from porous surfaces like leather, vinyl, and fabric. At undiluted ingredient strength, they cause serious eye damage (H318) and moderate skin irritation (H315). At consumer product concentrations (typically 2.5–10%), the working dilution presents only mild eye irritation risk and is not classified as a skin sensitizer or systemic toxicant.

Health & environment profile

VOC
no
Prop 65 listed
no
Asthmagen
no
EPA Safer Choice
no
Aquatic toxicity
yes
Biodegradable
yes
Bioaccumulative
no
Persistent
no
Ozone depleting
no
Microplastic
no
PFAS
no
Env. score
3/5
Purpose: Nonionic surfactant for cleaning and emulsification; soil-lifting in interior cleaners

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