Skip to content

Surfactant

C12-14 PARETH-7

CAS 68439-50-9
68

Safety score · 0–100

Fine

Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.

C12-14 Pareth-7 is a fatty alcohol ethoxylate nonionic surfactant used in cleansers, emulsifiers and household-influenced personal care formulations for effective wetting, detergency and oil solubilization.

Function

SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING

Skin benefits

  • Effective nonionic surfactant for cleansers and emulsions
  • Good wetting and detergency in low-foam formulations
  • Cost-effective workhorse ethoxylate
  • Stable across wide pH and electrolyte ranges

Known concerns

  • Ethoxylated ingredient with potential 1,4-dioxane contamination if unpurified
  • Mild eye and skin irritant at higher levels
  • Not aligned with sulfate-free or natural product positioning
  • Modest aquatic toxicity for fatty alcohol ethoxylates

References

EU

EU CosIng database

European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry: regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.

Related surfactants

68
ARGININE PEG-4 COCAMIDE SULFATE
Surfactant
 68
BEHENAMINE OXIDE
Surfactant
 68
C11-13 ALKETH-9
Surfactant
 68
C11-15 ALKETH-20
Surfactant
 68
C11-15 ALKETH-40
Surfactant
 68
C11-15 PARETH-12
Surfactant
 68
C12-13 ALKETH-15
Surfactant
 68
C12-13 PARETH-6
Surfactant

Check your shelf

Find C12-14 PARETH-7 in your products.

Scan any cosmetic product with LuxSense to see if it contains C12-14 PARETH-7 and get a full ingredient breakdown with safety scores.

This profile is for educational purposes and does not constitute medical advice. Regulatory status and scientific understanding evolve, so always read the physical product label and consult a healthcare professional for personal concerns.