C20-40 Pareth-10

C20-40 Pareth-10 is a cosmetic ingredient used as a surfactant - emulsifying, surfactant - cleansing agent. It is used in 11 products in our dataset. It is regulated in the EU (listed in a Cosmetics Regulation annex).

INCI nameC20-40 PARETH-10
FunctionSURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING
CAS number246538-83-0
Prevalence11 products (0.01% of dataset)
Most used inDeodorant
EU statusRestricted (annex )
Monthly searches20

Used in

Deodorant 63.6%Exfoliators 9.1%Eyeliners 9.1%General Moisturizers 9.1%Toners 9.1%

Frequently asked

What does C20-40 Pareth-10 do in skincare?
C20-40 Pareth-10 functions as a surfactant - emulsifying, surfactant - cleansing agent in cosmetic formulas.
Is C20-40 Pareth-10 allowed in cosmetics?
Yes, but it is regulated in the EU — it appears in a Cosmetics Regulation annex with usage conditions.
What products contain C20-40 Pareth-10?
It is most commonly found in Deodorant products, especially deodorant (63.6% of its uses).

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