Allowed in EU

C12-14 Pareth-11

What is it?

C12-14 Pareth-11 is a polyethylene glycol ether of a mixture of synthetic C12-14 fatty alcohols with an average of 11 moles of ethylene oxide

EU regulatory status

C12-14 Pareth-11 is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the European Union under Regulation 1223/2009. It is not subject to a specific Annex restriction at the time of writing.

Frequently asked questions

What is C12-14 Pareth-11?

C12-14 Pareth-11 is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. C12-14 Pareth-11 is a polyethylene glycol ether of a mixture of synthetic C12-14 fatty alcohols with an average of 11 moles of ethylene oxide

Is C12-14 Pareth-11 allowed in cosmetics in the EU?

Yes. C12-14 Pareth-11 is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.

Source: EU CosIng database (European Commission). This page is derived from public-sector information published by the European Commission. · Last updated: 20/07/2012