murphyC10-16 Pareth-1
molecular structure · PubChem
AKA: Non-ionic surfactant, Fatty alcohol ethoxylate
Synthetic
Emollient
Cleanser
Skin Conditioner
Not Clean
OriginDerived from fatty alcohols and ethylene oxide, belonging to the nonionic surfactant chemical family. Synthesized through ethoxylation of C10-16 fatty alcohols with ethylene oxide under catalytic conditions.
C10-16-alkoxyethanol; C10-16 Pareth-1 is the polyethylene glycol ether of a mixture of C10-16 synthetic fatty alcohols containing an average of 1 mole of ethylene oxide
CAS #
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Form
Liquid
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Functions
Cleansing
Makes oil and water mix so dirt, makeup, and sunscreen can actually be washed away. The reason your face wash foams.
Emollient
Fills in the tiny cracks between skin cells to make everything feel smooth and soft. The "silky finish" ingredient.
Cleansing
Makes oil and water mix so dirt, makeup, and sunscreen can actually be washed away. The reason your face wash foams.
Locks In Moisture
The paper trail
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⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed1 review →
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Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR