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Ceteareth-12

Korean: 세테아레스-12 · CAS 68439-49-6(Generic) · Functions: surfactant - cleansing, surfactant - emulsifying

KR South Korea (MFDS)

No specific rule on file.

EU European Union (CosIng)

No specific rule on file.

US United States (FDA)

No specific rule on file. The FDA regulates few cosmetic ingredients by name; no rule does not mean approval.

Products listing Ceteareth-12

Kahi Collagen Ampoule Mist Spray Toner

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Missha Glow Skin Balm To Go Mist Cleanser · $16.10

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Also listed as

Ceteareth-12 세테아레스-12

Information only, not medical advice. Rules change — always check the linked official source. If you are pregnant, have a skin condition or allergies, ask a dermatologist or pharmacist.

Frequently asked questions

Is Ceteareth-12 banned in the European Union?

We found no specific rule for it in the EU's CosIng records. That is not an approval or a safety statement.

Is Ceteareth-12 banned in South Korea?

We found no specific rule for it in Korea's MFDS records. That is not an approval or a safety statement.

Is Ceteareth-12 allowed in cosmetics in the U.S.?

We found no specific rule for it in the FDA's records. That is not an approval or a safety statement.

What is Ceteareth-12 used for in cosmetics?

The EU's CosIng inventory lists its functions as: surfactant - cleansing, surfactant - emulsifying.

What is Ceteareth-12 called on Korean labels?

Korea's MFDS standard Korean name is 세테아레스-12.

Which K-beauty products contain Ceteareth-12?

2 products we checked list it, for example Kahi Collagen Ampoule Mist Spray, Missha Glow Skin Balm To Go Mist.

What is the CAS number of Ceteareth-12?

CAS 68439-49-6(Generic) (from official records).