Coceth-20

Coceth-20 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 nameCOCETH-20
FunctionSURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING
CAS number61791-13-7
Prevalence1 products (0% of dataset)
Most used inBody
EU statusRestricted (annex )

Used in

Body Washes 100%

Frequently asked

What does Coceth-20 do in skincare?
Coceth-20 functions as a surfactant - emulsifying, surfactant - cleansing agent in cosmetic formulas.
Is Coceth-20 allowed in cosmetics?
Yes, but it is regulated in the EU — it appears in a Cosmetics Regulation annex with usage conditions.
What products contain Coceth-20?
It is most commonly found in Body products, especially body washes (100% of its uses).

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