C20-40 Pareth-40

C20-40 Pareth-40 is a cosmetic ingredient used as a cleansing, surfactant - emulsifying 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-40
FunctionCLEANSING, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING
CAS number246538-83-0
Prevalence1 products (0% of dataset)
Most used inSkincare
EU statusRestricted (annex )

Used in

Exfoliators 100%

Frequently asked

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

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