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TRIDECETH-3 CARBOXYLIC ACID

Poly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl), .alpha.-carboxymethyl-.omega.-tridecyloxy-, (2 mol EO average molar ratio)

TRIDECETH-3 CARBOXYLIC ACID is listed in the EU CosIng inventory, but no direct annex records are linked on this page yet.

Regulatory evidence by market

No rule for this ingredient has been imported for any of the 13 markets tracked here.

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Chemical identity and properties

PubChem 2D chemical structure for CAS 24938-91-8
CAS 24938-91-8PubChem CID 38049

Tridecyl ethyleneglycol monoether

IUPAC name
2-tridecoxyethanol
Molecular formula
C15H32O2
Molecular weight
244.41 g/mol
Exact mass
244.240230259 Da
XLogP3
5.7
Topological polar surface area
29.5 Ų
Hydrogen-bond donors
1
Hydrogen-bond acceptors
2
Covalent units
1
Defined stereocentres
0

Also known as

2-(Tridecyloxy)ethanolEthanol, 2-(tridecyloxy)-36KKG1IWMUETHYLENE GLYCOL MONOTRIDECYL ETHERTRIDECETH-1EINECS 253-962-0NOVEL TDA 1RefChem:899417
9 more reported names
253-962-02-(Tridecyloxy)ethan-1-olPOE (10) Tridecyl alcohol2-n-tridecyloxyethanolUNII-36KKG1IWMUtridecyl glycol2-(1-tridecyloxy)-1-ethanolPolyoxyethylene 10 tridecyl etherPoly(ethylene glycol) (18) tridecyl ether
External database identifiers

Retrieved from NIH PubChem on 2026-09-02 by checksum-valid CAS matching. Chemical properties do not replace the regulatory decision on this page.

Inventory details for TRIDECETH-3 CARBOXYLIC ACID

INCI name

TRIDECETH-3 CARBOXYLIC ACID

Description

Poly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl), .alpha.-carboxymethyl-.omega.-tridecyloxy-, (2 mol EO average molar ratio)

Record provenance

Inventory reference
80325
Imported identity
TRIDECETH-3 CARBOXYLIC ACID
Source update
15/10/2010
European Commission CosIng source notes

Key data

EC
Restriction
Function
CLEANSING
Helping to keep the body surface clean.
FOAMING
Trapping numerous small bubbles of air or other gas within a small volume of liquid by modifying the surface tension of the liquid.
SURFACTANT - CLEANSING
Wetting body surfaces, emulsifying or solubilizing oils, and suspending soil (generally, such ingredients contribute to the foaming and lathering properties of cleansing products).

Official EU ingredient-name evidence

The ingredient name exactly matches the official 2025 EU glossary of common ingredient names.

Ingredients with overlapping formulation functions

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How TRIDECETH-3 CARBOXYLIC ACID appears in the CosIng inventory

The CosIng inventory lists TRIDECETH-3 CARBOXYLIC ACID as a cosmetic ingredient and this page links it to 0 annex records. The inventory entry captures names and identifiers, while the annex records show where the substance is prohibited, restricted or positively listed in EU cosmetics law.

TRIDECETH-3 CARBOXYLIC ACID is also tagged with 3 cosmetic functions in the official data. Function labels describe intended use, but they do not replace regulatory review of linked annex records before formulation or labelling work.

Frequently asked questions

TRIDECETH-3 CARBOXYLIC ACID is listed in the EU CosIng ingredient inventory with no direct annex restriction records linked at this time. Absence of an annex link does not guarantee unrestricted use — always verify against the current official CosIng database before formulating.

According to the EU CosIng inventory, TRIDECETH-3 CARBOXYLIC ACID carries the following function designation(s):

CAS 24938-91-8 may appear across multiple EU annex records. Viewing the CAS lookup page shows all Annex II–VI entries sharing this identifier, which is useful for identifying cross-annex regulatory status of the same chemical substance.

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Source note for TRIDECETH-3 CARBOXYLIC ACID

This page reproduces the CosIng inventory entry for TRIDECETH-3 CARBOXYLIC ACID from public European Commission cosmetic ingredient materials and shows linked identifiers even when no direct annex match is currently attached.

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