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Alcohols, C12-14-secondary, ethoxylated

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

Alcohols, C12-14-secondary, ethoxylated (CAS 84133-50-6) appears in 5 of the 2,122 car-care products CarCareTruth tracks (as of August 2026). It is readily biodegradable.

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

Common questions about Alcohols, C12-14-secondary, ethoxylated

What is Alcohols, C12-14-secondary, ethoxylated used for in car care?
Nonionic surfactant for cleaning and emulsification; soil-lifting in interior cleaners
Is Alcohols, C12-14-secondary, ethoxylated a VOC?
No. Alcohols, C12-14-secondary, ethoxylated is not classified as a volatile organic compound (VOC).
Is Alcohols, C12-14-secondary, ethoxylated on California's Proposition 65 list?
No. Alcohols, C12-14-secondary, ethoxylated is not on California's Proposition 65 list.
Is Alcohols, C12-14-secondary, ethoxylated biodegradable?
Yes. Alcohols, C12-14-secondary, ethoxylated has a confirmed biodegradable profile.

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Health and environment notes translate the manufacturer Safety Data Sheet, the GHS classification, and authoritative regulatory listings (California Prop 65, EPA). Not medical advice. They describe the ingredient itself; whether a hazard applies to a finished product depends on its concentration and how it's used.