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
Not Clean
OriginDerived from coconut or palm kernel oils through extraction of fatty alcohols and ethoxylation with ethylene oxide. Synthesized by sulfation of the ethoxylated C12-13 pareth alcohols, then neutralized with sodium hydroxide and triethanolamine.
Mixture of sodium and triethanolamine salts of the sulfate ester of C12-13 Pareth-3
Form
Powder
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
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
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EWG
4
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
Concentration Guide
CIR lists it as not reported to be in use.
CIR · report published 2013
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU✔ permitted
JAPAN✔ permitted
CANADA✔ permitted
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR