C12-14 Alketh-3 (Formerly C12-14 Pareth-3) is a polyethylene glycol ether of a mixture of synthetic C12-14 alcohols with an average of 3 moles of ethylene oxide.
How much products actually contain
No product states its amount yet.
Of the products containing it, 12 list it before the 1% line and 8 after it (usually 1% or less).
Products using this ingredient
12 of 20 confirmed · likeliest to carry enough first · See all 20
AnuaAnua BHA 2% Gentle Exfoliating Toner
ROVECTINROVECTIN Cica Care Balancing Toner
Nature RepublicNature Republic Soothing & Moisture Aloe Vera Cleansing Gel Cream
r.e.m. beautyr.e.m. beauty blurring primer
r.e.m. beautyr.e.m. beauty cooling blurring undereye balm
Beauty of JoseonBeauty of Joseon Red Bean Water Gel
SKIN1004SKIN1004 Centella Soothing Cream
SKIN1004SKIN1004 [30% Off] Centella Soothing Cream 30ml
Nature RepublicNature Republic Green Derma Mild Cica Serum
ROVECTINROVECTIN Cica Care Clearing Ampoule
ROVECTINROVECTIN Calming Lotus Toner
AXIS-YAXIS-Y Spot The Difference Blemish Treatment
Definition
C12-14 Alketh-3 (Formerly C12-14 Pareth-3) is a polyethylene glycol ether of a mixture of synthetic C12-14 alcohols with an average of 3 moles of ethylene oxide.
Cosmetic roles
Safety & regulatory references
Other restriction: ban substances that deplete the ozone layer
Source: EU CosIng ingredient list
Reviewed by CIR: Safety Assessment of Alkyl PEG Ethers as used in Cosmetics
More data — names, identifiers, properties, test records, literature
Official labels & definitions
JCIA labelling name （Ｃ１２－１４）パレス－１２: 本品は、炭素数１２～１４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１２である。
Source: JCIA labelling names (Japan)
JCIA labelling name （Ｃ１２－１４）パレス－３: 本品は、炭素数１２～１４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３である。
Source: JCIA labelling names (Japan)
JCIA labelling name （Ｃ１２－１４）パレス－７: 本品は、炭素数１２～１４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７である。
Source: JCIA labelling names (Japan)
JCIA labelling name （Ｃ１２－１４）アルケス－１２: 本品は、炭素数１２～１４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１２である。
Source: JCIA labelling names (Japan)
JCIA labelling name （Ｃ１２－１４）アルケス－３: 本品は、炭素数１２～１４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、酸化エチレンの平均付加モル数は３である。
Source: JCIA labelling names (Japan)
JCIA labelling name （Ｃ１２－１４）アルケス－５: 本品は、炭素数１２～１４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、酸化エチレンの平均付加モル数は５である。
Source: JCIA labelling names (Japan)
JCIA labelling name （Ｃ１２－１４）アルケス－７: 本品は、炭素数１２～１４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、酸化エチレンの平均付加モル数は７である。
Source: JCIA labelling names (Japan)
JCIA labelling name （Ｃ１２－１４）アルケス－９: 本品は、炭素数１２～１４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、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
- CAS No.chemical registry number
- 68439-50-9
- CAS No.chemical registry number
- 68439-50-9 (generic)
- EC No.EU chemical inventory number
- 500-213-3
- DTXSIDUS EPA chemical ID
- DTXSID0041931
What products actually use it for
What the 99 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)43
- Cleaning agent26
- Emulsifier17
- Wetting agent (non-aqueous)6
- Dispersing agent3
- Lubricating agent3
- Fragrance1
Source: US EPA CompTox dashboard
Irritation and sensitisation studies
6 skin studies and 6 eye studies are on record.
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 12 studies
- Not likely to be sensitizing
skin sensitisation: in vivo (non-LLNA) · Screening · according to EU Method B.6 (Skin Sensitisation) - Not likely to be sensitizing
skin sensitisation: in vivo (non-LLNA) · Screening · according to OECD Guideline 406 (Skin Sensitisation) according to EU Method B.6 (Skin Sensitisation) - Skin irritation - category 2
Skin Irritation · Screening - Studies Indicate No Significant Irritation
skin irritation: in vivo · Screening · OECD Guideline 404 (Acute Dermal Irritation / Corrosion) equivalent or similar to - Category 6.3B (Category 3)
Skin Irritation · Read Across - Studies Indicate No Significant Irritation
skin irritation: in vivo · Screening · OECD Guideline 404 (Acute Dermal Irritation / Corrosion) according to - Studies Indicate No Significant Irritation
eye irritation: in vivo · Screening · OECD Guideline 405 (Acute Eye Irritation / Corrosion) according to - Category 8.3A (Category 1)
Eye Irritation · Read Across - Corrosive or Irritation Persists for > 21 days
eye irritation: in vivo · Screening · OECD Guideline 405 (Acute Eye Irritation / Corrosion) 1989 according to - Category 6.4A (Category 2A)
Eye Irritation · Read Across - Eye damage - category 1
Eye Irritation · Screening - Severe Irritation
eye irritation: in vivo · Screening · OECD Guideline 405 (Acute Eye Irritation / Corrosion) equivalent or similar to
Source: US EPA CompTox dashboard
Linked databases 8
- China inventory of existing ingredients (IECIC)
- EU CosIng ingredient list 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14
- JCIA labelling names (Japan)
- Korea Cosmetic Association ingredient dictionary 2 3 4 5
- MFDS (Korea) cosmetic ingredient register 2
- US Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR) 2 3 4 5 6
- US EPA CompTox dashboard
- US FDA substance registration (GSRS) 2 3 4