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EXHIBIT 12

COLGATE-PALMOLIVE COMPANY

COMPUTATION OF RATIO OF EARNINGS TO FIXED CHARGES

(Dollars in Millions Except as Indicated)
(Unaudited)
                                            
 
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2011
Earnings:
 
Income before income taxes
$
2,881

 
 
Add:
 
Interest on indebtedness and amortization of debt expense and discount or premium
42

Portion of rents representative of interest factor
55

Less:
 
Gain on equity investments
(5
)
Income as adjusted
$
2,973

Fixed Charges:
 
Interest on indebtedness and amortization of debt expense and discount or premium
42

Portion of rents representative of interest factor
55

Capitalized interest
—

Total Fixed Charges
$
97

Ratio of earnings to fixed charges
30.6