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 name | LAURETH-6 |
| Function | SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING |
| CAS number | 3055-96-7 / 68439-50-9 |
| EC number | 221-282-3 / 500-213-3 |
| Prevalence | 6 products (0.01% of dataset) |
| Most used in | Haircare |
| EU status | No annex restriction |
| Monthly searches | 110 |
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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