Sodium C12-13 Pareth Sulfate

Sodium C12-13 Pareth Sulfate is a cosmetic ingredient used as a cleansing, surfactant - emulsifying agent. It is used in 31 products in our dataset. It is regulated in the EU (listed in a Cosmetics Regulation annex).

INCI nameSODIUM C12-13 PARETH SULFATE
FunctionCLEANSING, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING
Prevalence31 products (0.03% of dataset)
Most used inHaircare
EU statusRestricted (annex )
Monthly searches170

Used in

Shampoos 77.4%Body Washes 19.4%Hand Soaps 3.2%

Frequently asked

What does Sodium C12-13 Pareth Sulfate do in skincare?
Sodium C12-13 Pareth Sulfate functions as a cleansing, surfactant - emulsifying agent in cosmetic formulas.
Is Sodium C12-13 Pareth Sulfate allowed in cosmetics?
Yes, but it is regulated in the EU — it appears in a Cosmetics Regulation annex with usage conditions.
What products contain Sodium C12-13 Pareth Sulfate?
It is most commonly found in Haircare products, especially shampoos (77.4% of its uses).

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