Ceteth-40

Ceteth-40 is a cosmetic ingredient used as a cleansing, 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 nameCETETH-40
FunctionCLEANSING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING
Prevalence1 products (0% of dataset)
Most used inHaircare
EU statusRestricted (annex )

Used in

Leave-in Treatments 100%

Frequently asked

What does Ceteth-40 do in skincare?
Ceteth-40 functions as a cleansing, surfactant - cleansing agent in cosmetic formulas.
Is Ceteth-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 Ceteth-40?
It is most commonly found in Haircare products, especially leave-in treatments (100% of its uses).

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