C9-11 Pareth-2
A cosmetic ingredient used as surfactant - cleansing in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
C9-11 Pareth-2 is a polyethylene glycol ether of a mixture of synthetic C9-11 fatty alcohols with an average of 2 moles of ethylene oxide.
What does it do?
C9-11 Pareth-2 is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
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Surfactant - cleansing
surfactant whose primary cosmetic role is cleansing — the active workhorse in soaps, shampoos, and body washes
EU regulatory status
C9-11 Pareth-2 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 C9-11 Pareth-2?
C9-11 Pareth-2 is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. C9-11 Pareth-2 is a polyethylene glycol ether of a mixture of synthetic C9-11 fatty alcohols with an average of 2 moles of ethylene oxide.
Is C9-11 Pareth-2 allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. C9-11 Pareth-2 is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does C9-11 Pareth-2 do in cosmetic products?
C9-11 Pareth-2 is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: surfactant - cleansing.
What is the CAS number of C9-11 Pareth-2?
The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for C9-11 Pareth-2 is 68439-46-3.
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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: 02/04/2019