Regulatory Status
For full compliance data across 55 jurisdictions, use the Substance Compliance tool.
Safety Data
Calculate MoS for your specific formulation with the MoS Calculator.
Expert Verdict
1,4-Dioxane and residual ethylene oxide are process contaminants from ethoxylation; verify Certificate of Analysis for 1,4-dioxane <10 ppm.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is C12-14 Sec-Pareth-3 safe in cosmetics?
1,4-Dioxane and residual ethylene oxide are process contaminants from ethoxylation; verify Certificate of Analysis for 1,4-dioxane <10 ppm. The EU classifies C12-14 Sec-Pareth-3 as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.
Is C12-14 Sec-Pareth-3 allowed in the EU?
C12-14 Sec-Pareth-3 EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does C12-14 Sec-Pareth-3 do in cosmetics?
C12-14 Sec-Pareth-3 functions as: Surfactant – Cleansing; Surfactant – Emulsifying; Emulsion Stabilising; Antifoaming. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 84133-50-6 (generic for C12-14 secondary alcohol ethoxylates).
What is the Margin of Safety for C12-14 Sec-Pareth-3?
not established The Margin of Safety (MoS) is calculated using SCCS methodology. A MoS above 100 is generally considered safe. Use the MoS Calculator tool to calculate MoS for your specific formulation and product category.
Compliance Tools
Check C12-14 Sec-Pareth-3 compliance across multiple jurisdictions:
Related Ingredients
Is C12-14 Sec-Pareth-3 in Your Products?
Scan any product label with Piro — our free ingredient scanner. Point your camera at the ingredients list and get instant safety scores for every ingredient.
Try Piro Free →Analyze Your Full Ingredient List
Paste any INCI list into the Decoder for instant safety analysis, or calculate the Margin of Safety for C12-14 Sec-Pareth-3 in your formulation.