C20-40 Pareth-3

C20-40 Pareth-3 is a cosmetic ingredient used as a surfactant - emulsifying, surfactant - cleansing agent. It is used in 1 products in our dataset. It is regulated in the EU (listed in a Cosmetics Regulation annex).

INCI nameC20-40 PARETH-3
FunctionSURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING
CAS number246538-83-0
Prevalence1 products (0% of dataset)
Most used inSkincare
EU statusRestricted (annex )

Used in

BB, CC, Tinted Moisturizers 100%

Frequently asked

What does C20-40 Pareth-3 do in skincare?
C20-40 Pareth-3 functions as a surfactant - emulsifying, surfactant - cleansing agent in cosmetic formulas.
Is C20-40 Pareth-3 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-3?
It is most commonly found in Skincare products, especially bb, cc, tinted moisturizers (100% of its uses).

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