murphyC11-13 Pareth-9
molecular structure · PubChem
Synthetic
Cleanser
Emulsifier
Not Clean
OriginDerived from petrochemical sources or plant-based fatty alcohols within the polyethylene glycol ether surfactant family. Synthesized by ethoxylation of C11-13 fatty alcohols, then condensed with additional ethylene oxide units.
C11-13 Pareth-9 is a polyethylene glycol ether of a mixture of C11-13 fatty alcohols containing an average of 9 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
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Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR