C12-13 Pareth-9

C12-13 Pareth-9 is a cosmetic ingredient used as a surfactant - emulsifying, surfactant - cleansing agent. It is used in 71 products in our dataset. It is regulated in the EU (listed in a Cosmetics Regulation annex).

INCI nameC12-13 PARETH-9
FunctionSURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING
CAS number66455-14-9
Prevalence71 products (0.08% of dataset)
Most used inSkincare
EU statusRestricted (annex )
Monthly searches10

Used in

Toners 26.8%Serums 11.3%Ampoules 7%Face Cleansers 7%Exfoliators 4.2%Facial Treatments 4.2%

Frequently asked

What does C12-13 Pareth-9 do in skincare?
C12-13 Pareth-9 functions as a surfactant - emulsifying, surfactant - cleansing agent in cosmetic formulas.
Is C12-13 Pareth-9 allowed in cosmetics?
Yes, but it is regulated in the EU — it appears in a Cosmetics Regulation annex with usage conditions.
What products contain C12-13 Pareth-9?
It is most commonly found in Skincare products, especially toners (26.8% of its uses).

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