Laureth-6

Laureth-6 is a cosmetic ingredient used as a surfactant - emulsifying, surfactant - cleansing agent. It is used in 6 products in our dataset. It carries no restriction under the EU Cosmetics Regulation annexes.

INCI nameLAURETH-6
FunctionSURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING
CAS number3055-96-7 / 68439-50-9
EC number221-282-3 / 500-213-3
Prevalence6 products (0.01% of dataset)
Most used inHaircare
EU statusNo annex restriction
Monthly searches110

Used in

Body Treatments 16.7%Body Washes 16.7%Conditioners 16.7%Face Cleansers 16.7%Hair Masks 16.7%Shampoos 16.7%

Frequently asked

What does Laureth-6 do in skincare?
Laureth-6 functions as a surfactant - emulsifying, surfactant - cleansing agent in cosmetic formulas.
What products contain Laureth-6?
It is most commonly found in Haircare products, especially body treatments (16.7% of its uses).

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