C9-11 Pareth-8

C9-11 Pareth-8 is a cosmetic ingredient used as a surfactant - emulsifying, surfactant - cleansing agent. It is used in 4 products in our dataset. It is regulated in the EU (listed in a Cosmetics Regulation annex).

INCI nameC9-11 PARETH-8
FunctionSURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING
CAS number68439-46-3
Prevalence4 products (0% of dataset)
Most used inHaircare
EU statusRestricted (annex )
Monthly searches50

Used in

Mousse & Foam 75%Styling Creams & Sprays 25%

Frequently asked

What does C9-11 Pareth-8 do in skincare?
C9-11 Pareth-8 functions as a surfactant - emulsifying, surfactant - cleansing agent in cosmetic formulas.
Is C9-11 Pareth-8 allowed in cosmetics?
Yes, but it is regulated in the EU — it appears in a Cosmetics Regulation annex with usage conditions.
What products contain C9-11 Pareth-8?
It is most commonly found in Haircare products, especially mousse & foam (75% of its uses).

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