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EXHIBIT 12

COLGATE-PALMOLIVE COMPANY

COMPUTATION OF RATIO OF EARNINGS TO FIXED CHARGES

(Dollars in Millions Except As Indicated)
(Unaudited)

   
Three Months Ended
March 31, 2011
  
Earnings:
      
Income before income taxes
   $ 899  
         
Add:
        
Interest on indebtedness and amortization of debt expense discount or premium
     17  
Portion of rents representative of interest factor
     18  
Less:
        
Gain on equity investments
     (1 )
Income as adjusted
   $ 933  
Fixed Charges:
        
Interest on indebtedness and amortization of debt expense discount or premium
   $ 17  
Portion of rents representative of interest factor
     18  
Capitalized interest
     —  
Total fixed charges
   $ 35  
Ratio of earnings to fixed charges
     26.7