C12-14 Pareth-12
C12-14 Pareth-12 is an ethoxylated fatty alcohol (C12-14 alcohols with an average of 12 moles of ethylene oxide) registered under CAS #68439-50-9. It functions primarily as an emulsifier, helping oily and watery components mix together in a formulation. It commonly appears alongside the silicone elastomer Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, forming a pre-emulsified, water-loving version of that powder. The combination contributes a silky skin feel and sebum absorption properties to finished products.
Primarily acts as an emulsifier to stabilize oil-in-water formulations. When paired with Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, it enables a water-dispersible silicone powder system that imparts a silky texture and sebum-absorbing capability to products.
