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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, 2012
Earnings:
 
Income before income taxes
$
2,927

 
 
Add:
 
Interest on indebtedness and amortization of debt expense and discount or premium
38

Portion of rents representative of interest factor
62

Less:
 
Gain on equity investments
(6
)
Income as adjusted
$
3,021

Fixed Charges:
 
Interest on indebtedness and amortization of debt expense and discount or premium
$
38

Portion of rents representative of interest factor
62

Capitalized interest
1

Total Fixed Charges
$
101

Ratio of earnings to fixed charges
29.9