C12-14 Pareth-11

C12-14 Pareth-11 molecular structure
molecular structure · PubChem
AKA: Pareth-11 C12-14
Synthetic
Skin Conditioner
Plant Oil
Not Clean
C12-14 Pareth-11 is a polyethylene glycol ether of a mixture of synthetic C12-14 fatty alcohols with an average of 11 moles of ethylene oxide
CAS #
68131-43-1
Form
Liquid
Functions
Skin Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Traditional Use
Synthetic nonionic surfactant developed in the mid-20th century for use as an emulsifier and solubilizer in cosmetic and personal care products.
EWG
4
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewed1 paper →
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed1 review →
Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR