C14-15 Pareth-8
molecular structure · PubChem
AKA: PEG-8 Alkyl Ether
Synthetic
Cleanser
Not Clean
Alcohols, C14-15, ethoxylated (8 mol EO average molar ratio)
CAS #
68951-67-7
Form
Liquid
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.
Removes Impurities
Cleansing Surfactant
Traditional Use
A synthetic polyethylene glycol ether surfactant developed in the mid-20th century for use as an emulsifier and solubilizer in cosmetic formulations. It has no traditional or historical use prior to modern synthetic chemistry.
EWG
4
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Agencies
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewednone on file
⚖️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