Ceteareth-5

Ceteareth-5 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 nameCETEARETH-5
FunctionSURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING
CAS number68439-49-6
Prevalence1 products (0% of dataset)
Most used inSkincare
EU statusRestricted (annex )
Monthly searches10

Used in

Face Primers 100%

Frequently asked

What does Ceteareth-5 do in skincare?
Ceteareth-5 functions as a surfactant - emulsifying, surfactant - cleansing agent in cosmetic formulas.
Is Ceteareth-5 allowed in cosmetics?
Yes, but it is regulated in the EU — it appears in a Cosmetics Regulation annex with usage conditions.
What products contain Ceteareth-5?
It is most commonly found in Skincare products, especially face primers (100% of its uses).

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