Deceth-7

Deceth-7 is a cosmetic ingredient used as a surfactant - emulsifying, surfactant - cleansing agent. It is used in 13 products in our dataset. It is regulated in the EU (listed in a Cosmetics Regulation annex).

INCI nameDECETH-7
FunctionSURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING
CAS number-
Prevalence13 products (0.01% of dataset)
Most used inHaircare
EU statusRestricted (annex )
Monthly searches10

Used in

Serums 23.1%Styling Creams & Sprays 23.1%Body Lotions 7.7%Hair Masks 7.7%Hair Sprays 7.7%Leave-in Treatments 7.7%

Frequently asked

What does Deceth-7 do in skincare?
Deceth-7 functions as a surfactant - emulsifying, surfactant - cleansing agent in cosmetic formulas.
Is Deceth-7 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-7?
It is most commonly found in Haircare products, especially serums (23.1% of its uses).

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