Oleth-20
Oleth-20 is a cosmetic ingredient used as a cleansing, surfactant - cleansing agent. It is used in 135 products in our dataset. It carries no restriction under the EU Cosmetics Regulation annexes.
| INCI name | OLETH-20 |
| Function | CLEANSING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING |
| CAS number | 9004-98-2 |
| Prevalence | 135 products (0.15% of dataset) |
| Most used in | Haircare |
| EU status | No annex restriction |
| Monthly searches | 30 |
Used in
Mousse & Foam 17%Gel, Pomade & Wax 11.9%Styling Creams & Sprays 9.6%Grooming 6.7%Toners 6.7%Serums 5.2%
Frequently asked
- What does Oleth-20 do in skincare?
- Oleth-20 functions as a cleansing, surfactant - cleansing agent in cosmetic formulas.
- What products contain Oleth-20?
- It is most commonly found in Haircare products, especially mousse & foam (17% of its uses).
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