Skip to content

Surfactant

SODIUM C12-13 PARETH-12 CARBOXYLATE

CAS 68908-98-5
83

Safety score · 0–100

Good

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

A C12-13 ether-carboxylate surfactant with a long 12-EO chain. The high ethoxylation makes it one of the milder anionic surfactants — well-suited to sensitive-skin and baby-care formulations.

Function

CLEANSINGSURFACTANT - EMULSIFYINGSURFACTANT - CLEANSING

Skin benefits

  • Very mild ether-carboxylate cleansing
  • Excellent for sensitive-skin formulations
  • Low eye-irritation profile

Known concerns

  • Standard residual 1,4-dioxane caveat from ethoxylation

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

Related surfactants

83
ARACHIDETH-32
Surfactant
 83
ARGAN OIL GLYCERETH-8 ESTERS
Surfactant
 83
AVOCADAMIDOPROPYL BETAINE
Surfactant
 83
C11-13 ALKETH-9 (FORMERLY C11-13 PARETH-9)
Surfactant
 83
C11-13 PARETH-9
Surfactant
 83
C11-15 ALKETH-15 (FORMERLY C11-15 PARETH-15)
Surfactant
 83
C11-15 ALKETH-30
Surfactant
 83
C11-15 ALKETH-9 (FORMERLY C11-15 PARETH-9)
Surfactant

Same plant / compound family

65
SODIUM C12-13 ALKETH SULFATE
Surfactant
 75
SODIUM C12-13 ALKETH SULFATE (FORMERLY SODIUM C12-13 PARETH SULFATE)
Surfactant
 76
SODIUM C12-13 ALKETH-12 CARBOXYLATE
Surfactant
 78
SODIUM C12-13 ALKETH-2 PHOSPHATE
Surfactant
 65
SODIUM C12-13 ALKETH-2 PHOSPHATE (FORMERLY SODIUM C12-13 PARETH-2 PHOSPHATE)
Surfactant
 70
SODIUM C12-13 ALKETH-5 CARBOXYLATE
Surfactant

Check your shelf

Find SODIUM C12-13 PARETH-12 CARBOXYLATE in your products.

Scan any cosmetic product with LuxSense to see if it contains SODIUM C12-13 PARETH-12 CARBOXYLATE 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.