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C12-14 SEC-ALKETH-12 (FORMERLY C12-14 SEC-PARETH-12)

CAS 68131-40-8 (generic)/ 84133-50-6 (generic) Updated
80

Safety score · 0–100

Good

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

About

A renamed C12-14 secondary-alcohol ethoxylate (12 EO), formerly SEC-PARETH-12. The 12-EO grade lands well into the mild tier of the family, useful for both fragrance solubilisation and oil-in-water emulsions.

Function

SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYINGEMULSION STABILISING

Skin benefits

  • Mid-EO non-ionic emulsifier with mild profile
  • Effective fragrance and oil solubiliser
  • Stable across cosmetic pH range

Known concerns

  • Ethoxylated material — controlled-purity grade required
  • Pareth label being phased out
  • No direct skincare benefit beyond formulation

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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