Sodium C12-13 pareth-12 carboxylate

Sodium C12-13 pareth-12 carboxylate (CAS 68908-98-5) is a mild ether carboxylate surfactant derived from ethoxylated C12-13 fatty alcohols.

Where is Sodium C12-13 pareth-12 carboxylate used?

• Personal care: primary or co-surfactant in shampoos and facial cleansers
• Body washes: low irritation potential and compatibility with amphoteric surfactants
• Home care: degreasing hard surfaces and emulsifying oils at various pH levels
• Textile processing: scouring and wetting agent for removing oils
• Leather and paper processing: uniform dispersion of treatment agents during wet stages
• It maintains performance in alkaline systems where many other surfactants lose effectiveness.

Commercial specifications

• Active content around 25–30%
• Cosmetic grade meets purity requirements for leave-on and rinse-off personal care