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C12-13 PARETH-2

How much products actually contain

No product states its amount yet.

Of the products containing it, 17 list it before the 1% line and 15 after it (usually 1% or less).

Products using this ingredient

12 of 32 confirmed · likeliest to carry enough first · See all 32

Definition

US FDA substance register · UNII 5G4G194E52 · registered name C12-13 Alketh-10 · mixture

Source: US FDA Unique Ingredient Identifier (UNII)

Alcohols, C12-13, ethoxylated (2 mol EO average molar ratio)

Cosmetic roles

Surfactant that lifts dirtSURFACTANT - CLEANSINGWashes away surface impuritiesCLEANSINGMixes and holds oil and water togetherSURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING

Safety & regulatory references

Other restriction: ban substances that deplete the ozone layer

Source: EU CosIng ingredient list

Not classified under Korea’s toxic-substance GHS list · existing chemical substance

Source: Korea toxic substances GHS register (NIER)

Reviewed by CIR: Safety Assessment of Alkyl PEG Ethers as used in Cosmetics

Source: US Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR)

More data — names, identifiers, properties, test records, literature

Official labels & definitions

JCIA labelling name (C12,13)パレス-10: 本品は、炭素数12,13の脂肪族アルコールのポリエチレングリコールエーテルであり、酸化エチレンの平均付加モル数は10である。

Source: JCIA labelling names (Japan)

JCIA labelling name (C12,13)パレス-3: 本品は、炭素数12,13の合成脂肪族アルコールのポリエチレングリコールエーテルであり、その平均付加モル数は3である。

Source: JCIA labelling names (Japan)

JCIA labelling name (C12,13)パレス-4: 本品は、炭素数12,13の合成脂肪族アルコールのポリエチレングリコールエーテルであり、その平均付加モル数は4である。

Source: JCIA labelling names (Japan)

JCIA labelling name (C12,13)パレス-23: 本品は、炭素数12,13の合成脂肪族アルコールのポリエチレングリコールエーテルであり、その平均付加モル数は23である。

Source: JCIA labelling names (Japan)

JCIA labelling name (C12,13)パレス-9: 本品は、炭素数12,13の合成混合脂肪族アルコールのポリエチレングリコールエーテルであり、酸化エチレンの平均付加モル数は9である。

Source: JCIA labelling names (Japan)

Names & identifiers

C12-13 PARETH-2INCIAlcohols, C12-13, ethoxylatedSynonymC12-13알케스-2Korean label name (MFDS standard)C12-13알케스-3Korean label name (MFDS standard)C12-13알케스-5Korean label name (MFDS standard)C12-13알케스-7Korean label name (MFDS standard)C12-13 PARETH-10SynonymC12-13 PARETH-15SynonymC12-13 PARETH-23SynonymC12-13 PARETH-3SynonymC12-13 PARETH-4SynonymC12-13 PARETH-5SynonymC12-13 PARETH-6SynonymC12-13 PARETH-7SynonymC12-13 PARETH-9Synonym
CAS No.chemical registry number
66455-14-9
EC No.EU chemical inventory number
500-165-3
DTXSIDUS EPA chemical ID
DTXSID5041930

What products actually use it for

What the 71 products reported to the US EPA with this ingredient use it for. Products outside cosmetics are included, so the top few rows are its main uses.

  • Surfactant (surface active agent)49
  • Emulsifier14
  • Stabilizing agent2
  • Cleaning agent2
  • Softener and conditioner1
  • Fragrance1
  • Wetting agent (non-aqueous)1
  • Foamant1

Source: US EPA CompTox dashboard

Irritation and sensitisation studies

4 skin studies and 3 eye studies are on record.

Classed as low4

The study conclusions largely agree (100%). These tests are on the raw material itself; irritation at the amount in a finished product is a different question.

See all 7 studies
  • Studies Indicate No Significant Irritation
    skin irritation: in vivo · Screening · OECD Guideline 404 (Acute Dermal Irritation / Corrosion) equivalent or similar to
  • Not likely to be sensitizing
    skin sensitisation: in vivo (non-LLNA) · Screening · equivalent or similar to OECD Guideline 406 (Skin Sensitisation)
  • Category 6.3B (Category 3)
    Skin Irritation · Read Across
  • Skin irritation - category 2
    Skin Irritation · Screening
  • Studies Indicate No Significant Irritation
    eye irritation: in vivo · Screening · OECD Guideline 405 (Acute Eye Irritation / Corrosion) equivalent or similar to
  • Category 8.3A (Category 1)
    Eye Irritation · Read Across
  • Eye damage - category 1
    Eye Irritation · Screening

Source: US EPA CompTox dashboard

Linked databases 11