Is C12-16 Pareth-7 safe in cosmetics?
C12-16 Pareth-7 has a safety rating of "GOOD" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
Good
Cosmetic Ingredient
C12-16 Pareth-7
Also known as: Ethoxylated C12-16 alcohols, UNII-9A83189PZ0, UNII-9DJ758090Y, UNII-R66626285W, AEO 5-24Z (+15 more)
INCI: C12-16 PARETH-7
C12-16 Pareth-7 (CAS 68551-12-2) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Surfactant – Cleansing; Surfactant – Emulsifying. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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Function
Surfactant – Cleansing; Surfactant – Emulsifying
Safety Rating
GOOD
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Adequate when manufactured to specification
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for C12-16 Pareth-7.
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Function Categories & List Membership
Cosmetic/Chemical Function Categories
Cleaning agent
Emulsifier
Fragrance
Surfactant (surface active agent)
Regulatory List Membership (2)
IFRA Fragrance Transparency List
EPA Safer Chemical Ingredients List (SCIL)
Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for C12-16 Pareth-7.
Regulatory Flags
natural-origin
epa_safer_alternative
ifra_fragrance
Known Synonyms
Ethoxylated C12-16 alcohols
UNII-9A83189PZ0
UNII-9DJ758090Y
UNII-R66626285W
AEO 5-24Z
ALEX 12.0
ALEX 4.0
ALEX 6.0
Berol 175
Ethoxylated CO 1214
Genapol 079
LMAL 90
Lutensol A 65N
Lutensol A 9N
Novel 1216CO3
T-DET A 267NR
EC No.: 500-221-7
500-221-7
NLP No.: 500-221-7
EC No.: 500-478-5
Chemical Function
Surfactant (surface active agent)
Emulsifier
Fragrance
Regulatory Lists
SCIL (9/2019)
fracking; water
inert_ingredient; non_food_use; Pesticides
IFRA Transparency
Australian Status
AICIS status: listed
Frequently Asked Questions
Is C12-16 Pareth-7 allowed in the EU?
C12-16 Pareth-7 EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does C12-16 Pareth-7 do in cosmetics?
C12-16 Pareth-7 functions as: Surfactant – Cleansing; Surfactant – Emulsifying. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 68551-12-2.
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