Is C11-15 Sec-Pareth-12 safe in cosmetics?
C11-15 Sec-Pareth-12 has a safety rating of "MODERATE" in our database. EU status: restricted. US status: permitted.
Moderate
Cosmetic Ingredient
C11-15 Sec-Pareth-12
INCI: C11-15 SEC-PARETH-12
C11-15 Sec-Pareth-12 (CAS Not readily assigned (UVCB — secondary alcohol ethoxylate, C11-15 chain, 12 mol EO)) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Surfactant — cleansing, emulsifying. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: restricted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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CAS Number
Not readily assigned (UVCB — secondary alcohol ethoxylate, C11-15 chain, 12 mol EO)
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Function
Surfactant — cleansing, emulsifying
Safety Rating
MODERATE
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
restricted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Limited individual data — relies entirely on read-across from primary Alkyl PEG Ether group
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is C11-15 Sec-Pareth-12 allowed in the EU?
C11-15 Sec-Pareth-12 EU regulatory status: restricted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does C11-15 Sec-Pareth-12 do in cosmetics?
C11-15 Sec-Pareth-12 functions as: Surfactant — cleansing, emulsifying. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not readily assigned (UVCB — secondary alcohol ethoxylate, C11-15 chain, 12 mol EO).
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