Deceth-3
Deceth-3 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 name | DECETH-3 |
| Function | SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING |
| CAS number | 26183-52-8 |
| Prevalence | 4 products (0% of dataset) |
| Most used in | Haircare |
| EU status | Restricted (annex ) |
| Monthly searches | 10 |
Used in
Other Styling 50%Body Washes 25%Other Haircare 25%
Frequently asked
- What does Deceth-3 do in skincare?
- Deceth-3 functions as a surfactant - emulsifying, surfactant - cleansing agent in cosmetic formulas.
- Is Deceth-3 allowed in cosmetics?
- Yes, but it is regulated in the EU — it appears in a Cosmetics Regulation annex with usage conditions.
- What products contain Deceth-3?
- It is most commonly found in Haircare products, especially other styling (50% of its uses).
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