Steareth-12 is the polyethylene glycol ether of Stearyl Alcohol.
Definition
Steareth-12 is the polyethylene glycol ether of Stearyl Alcohol.
Cosmetic roles
Mixes and holds oil and water togetherSURFACTANT - EMULSIFYINGBase that dissolves other ingredientsSOLVENTSurfactant that lifts dirtSURFACTANT - CLEANSING
Safety & regulatory references
Reviewed by CIR: Safety Assessment of Alkyl PEG Ethers as used in Cosmetics
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Official labels & definitions
JCIA labelling name ステアレス－１２: 本品は、ステアリルアルコール（＊）のポリエチレングリコールエーテルで、次の化学式で表される。
Source: JCIA labelling names (Japan)
Names & identifiers
STEARETH-12INCI스테아레스-12Korean label name (MFDS standard)ステアレス－１２Japanese labelling name