Oleth-10
Oleth-10 is a cosmetic ingredient used as a surfactant - emulsifying, surfactant - cleansing agent. It is used in 68 products in our dataset. It is regulated in the EU (listed in a Cosmetics Regulation annex).
| INCI name | OLETH-10 |
| Function | SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING |
| CAS number | 9004-98-2 |
| Prevalence | 68 products (0.07% of dataset) |
| Most used in | Haircare |
| EU status | Restricted (annex ) |
| Monthly searches | 30 |
Used in
Styling Creams & Sprays 14.7%Body Washes 10.3%Shampoos 7.4%Color Correctors 4.4%Face Cleansers 4.4%Heat Protectants 4.4%
Frequently asked
- What does Oleth-10 do in skincare?
- Oleth-10 functions as a surfactant - emulsifying, surfactant - cleansing agent in cosmetic formulas.
- Is Oleth-10 allowed in cosmetics?
- Yes, but it is regulated in the EU — it appears in a Cosmetics Regulation annex with usage conditions.
- What products contain Oleth-10?
- It is most commonly found in Haircare products, especially styling creams & sprays (14.7% of its uses).
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