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C12-14 Pareth-11
AKA “C12-14 Pareth-11, Pareth-11 C12-14”
Ingredient
Ingredient Facts
C12-14 pareth-11
AKA: Pareth-11 C12-14
Ingredient · Skin Conditioning · EWG: 4
Synthetic
Skin Conditioner
Plant Oil
Not Clean
C12-14 Pareth-11 is a polyethylene glycol ether of a mixture of synthetic C12-14 fatty alcohols with an average of 11 moles of ethylene oxide
CAS #
68131-43-1
Form
Liquid
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Functions
Skin Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Traditional Use
Synthetic nonionic surfactant developed in the mid-20th century for use as an emulsifier and solubilizer in cosmetic and personal care products.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
EWG
4
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR