C12-14 Pareth-7

C12-14 Pareth-7 is a cosmetic ingredient used as a surfactant - emulsifying, surfactant - cleansing agent. It is used in 13 products in our dataset. It is regulated in the EU (listed in a Cosmetics Regulation annex).

INCI nameC12-14 PARETH-7
FunctionSURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING
CAS number68439-50-9
Prevalence13 products (0.01% of dataset)
Most used inHaircare
EU statusRestricted (annex )
Monthly searches10

Used in

Hair Masks 38.5%Conditioners 30.8%Serums 15.4%Leave-in Treatments 7.7%Toners 7.7%

Frequently asked

What does C12-14 Pareth-7 do in skincare?
C12-14 Pareth-7 functions as a surfactant - emulsifying, surfactant - cleansing agent in cosmetic formulas.
Is C12-14 Pareth-7 allowed in cosmetics?
Yes, but it is regulated in the EU — it appears in a Cosmetics Regulation annex with usage conditions.
What products contain C12-14 Pareth-7?
It is most commonly found in Haircare products, especially hair masks (38.5% of its uses).

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