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Is C12-13 Alketh-23 vegan?

C12-13 Alketh-23

Vegan

C12-13 Alketh-23 (formerly C12-13 Pareth-23) is a polyethylene glycol ether of a mixture of synthetic C12-13 alcohols with an average of 23 moles of ethylene oxide, used as a surfactant in cosmetics.

Also known as 66455-14-9, C12-13 Pareth-23
INCI name C12-13 Alketh-23
CAS number 160901-19-9
CosIng ID 99379
Last reviewed 4 July 2026

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