murphyC12-13 Pareth-1
molecular structure · PubChem
AKA: Polyoxyethylene alkyl ether
Synthetic
Emollient
Cleanser
Skin Conditioner
Not Clean
OriginDerived from fatty alcohols obtained through the hydrogenation of natural oils like coconut or palm kernel oil. Synthesized through ethoxylation, where ethylene oxide is added to the fatty alcohol chain to create the polyethylene glycol ether.
2-(C12-13-Alkyloxy)ethanol; C12-13 Pareth-1 is the polyethylene glycol ether of a mixture of synthetic C12-13 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.
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