murphyC11-13 Pareth-6
molecular structure · PubChem
Synthetic
Cleanser
Emulsifier
Not Clean
OriginDerived from linear C11-13 alcohols, typically sourced from petroleum or plant-based fatty alcohol precursors. Synthesized through ethoxylation, where ethylene oxide is added to the alcohol chain to create polyethylene glycol ether.
C11-13 Pareth-6 is a polyethylene glycol ether of a mixture of synthetic C11-13 fatty alcohols containing an average of 6 moles 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.
Cleansing
Makes oil and water mix so dirt, makeup, and sunscreen can actually be washed away. The reason your face wash foams.
Emulsifying
Forces oil and water to stay mixed instead of separating into layers. The unsung hero holding your lotion together.
Removes Impurities
Cleansing Surfactant
Emulsifier
Mixes Oil & Water
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewednone on file
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed1 review →
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Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR