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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, 2012
Earnings:
 
Income before income taxes
$
928

 
 
Add:
 
Interest on indebtedness and amortization of debt expense and discount or premium
13

Portion of rents representative of interest factor
21

Less:
 
Gain on equity investments
(2
)
Income as adjusted
$
960

Fixed Charges:
 
Interest on indebtedness and amortization of debt expense and discount or premium
$
13

Portion of rents representative of interest factor
21

Capitalized interest
1

Total Fixed Charges
$
35

Ratio of earnings to fixed charges
27.4