Oleth-2
Oleth-2 is a cosmetic ingredient used as a surfactant - emulsifying, surfactant - cleansing agent. It is used in 11 products in our dataset. It is regulated in the EU (listed in a Cosmetics Regulation annex).
| INCI name | OLETH-2 |
| Function | SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING |
| CAS number | 9004-98-2 |
| Prevalence | 11 products (0.01% of dataset) |
| Most used in | Haircare |
| EU status | Restricted (annex ) |
| Monthly searches | 10 |
Used in
Hair Masks 45.5%Gel, Pomade & Wax 27.3%Hand Cream 9.1%Lip Moisturizers 9.1%Serums 9.1%
Frequently asked
- What does Oleth-2 do in skincare?
- Oleth-2 functions as a surfactant - emulsifying, surfactant - cleansing agent in cosmetic formulas.
- Is Oleth-2 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-2?
- It is most commonly found in Haircare products, especially hair masks (45.5% of its uses).
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