Sodium/TEA C12-13 Pareth-3 Sulfate

Sodium/TEA C12-13 Pareth-3 Sulfate molecular structure
molecular structure · PubChem
AKA: C12-13 Pareth Sulfate, Surfactant
Plant-Derived
Skin Conditioner
Plant Oil
Not Clean
Mixture of sodium and triethanolamine salts of the sulfate ester of C12-13 Pareth-3
Form
Powder
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.
Locks in moisture
Traditional Use
A modern synthetic surfactant blending sodium and triethanolamine salts, developed in the late 20th century for mild cleansing formulations. Created to provide surfactant properties with improved skin compatibility.
EWG
4
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU✔ permitted
JAPAN✔ permitted
CANADA✔ permitted
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