C12-14 Sec-Pareth-7

C12-14 Sec-Pareth-7 is a cosmetic ingredient used as a surfactant - emulsifying, emulsion stabilising agent. It is used in 8 products in our dataset. It is regulated in the EU (listed in a Cosmetics Regulation annex).

INCI nameC12-14 SEC-PARETH-7
FunctionSURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, EMULSION STABILISING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING
Prevalence8 products (0.01% of dataset)
Most used inHaircare
EU statusRestricted (annex )

Used in

Conditioners 37.5%Hair Masks 37.5%Other Styling 12.5%Shampoos 12.5%

Frequently asked

What does C12-14 Sec-Pareth-7 do in skincare?
C12-14 Sec-Pareth-7 functions as a surfactant - emulsifying, emulsion stabilising agent in cosmetic formulas.
Is C12-14 Sec-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 Sec-Pareth-7?
It is most commonly found in Haircare products, especially conditioners (37.5% of its uses).

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