Ceteth-23

Ceteth-23 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 nameCETETH-23
FunctionCLEANSING, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING
CAS number9004-95-9
Prevalence1 products (0% of dataset)
Most used inSkincare
EU statusRestricted (annex )

Used in

Emulsions 100%

Frequently asked

What does Ceteth-23 do in skincare?
Ceteth-23 functions as a cleansing, surfactant - emulsifying agent in cosmetic formulas.
Is Ceteth-23 allowed in cosmetics?
Yes, but it is regulated in the EU — it appears in a Cosmetics Regulation annex with usage conditions.
What products contain Ceteth-23?
It is most commonly found in Skincare products, especially emulsions (100% of its uses).

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