C12-15 Pareth-9 Hydrogenated Tallowate
A cosmetic ingredient used as skin conditioning, skin conditioning - emollient, surfactant - cleansing in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Fatty acids, tallow, hydrogenated, esters with polyethylene glycol mono-C12-15-alkyl ethers (9 mol EO average molar ratio)
What does it do?
C12-15 Pareth-9 Hydrogenated Tallowate is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
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Skin conditioning
improves the appearance, feel, and condition of skin
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Skin conditioning - emollient
softens the skin by reducing roughness and friction between skin cells
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Surfactant - cleansing
surfactant whose primary cosmetic role is cleansing — the active workhorse in soaps, shampoos, and body washes
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Surfactant - emulsifying
surfactant that forms and stabilises emulsions of oil and water — without it, creams and lotions would separate
EU regulatory status
C12-15 Pareth-9 Hydrogenated Tallowate 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 C12-15 Pareth-9 Hydrogenated Tallowate?
C12-15 Pareth-9 Hydrogenated Tallowate is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Fatty acids, tallow, hydrogenated, esters with polyethylene glycol mono-C12-15-alkyl ethers (9 mol EO average molar ratio)
Is C12-15 Pareth-9 Hydrogenated Tallowate allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. C12-15 Pareth-9 Hydrogenated Tallowate is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does C12-15 Pareth-9 Hydrogenated Tallowate do in cosmetic products?
C12-15 Pareth-9 Hydrogenated Tallowate is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: skin conditioning, skin conditioning - emollient, surfactant - cleansing, surfactant - emulsifying.
What is the CAS number of C12-15 Pareth-9 Hydrogenated Tallowate?
The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for C12-15 Pareth-9 Hydrogenated Tallowate is 246538-68-1.
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Source: EU CosIng database (European Commission). This page is derived from public-sector information published by the European Commission. · Last updated: 15/10/2010