Laureth-9
Laureth-9 is a cosmetic ingredient used as a surfactant - emulsifying agent. It is used in 85 products in our dataset. It is regulated in the EU (listed in a Cosmetics Regulation annex).
| INCI name | LAURETH-9 |
| Function | SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING |
| CAS number | 3055-99-0 / 9002-92-0 / 68439-50-9 |
| EC number | 221-284-4 / 500-002-6 / 500-213-3 |
| Prevalence | 85 products (0.09% of dataset) |
| Most used in | Haircare |
| EU status | Restricted (annex ) |
| Monthly searches | 50 |
Used in
Shampoos 18.8%Conditioners 10.6%Body Treatments 8.2%General Moisturizers 8.2%Hair Masks 5.9%Leave-in Treatments 5.9%
Frequently asked
- What does Laureth-9 do in skincare?
- Laureth-9 functions as a surfactant - emulsifying agent in cosmetic formulas.
- Is Laureth-9 allowed in cosmetics?
- Yes, but it is regulated in the EU — it appears in a Cosmetics Regulation annex with usage conditions.
- What products contain Laureth-9?
- It is most commonly found in Haircare products, especially shampoos (18.8% of its uses).
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