Oleth-5 Phosphate
Oleth-5 Phosphate is a cosmetic ingredient used as a surfactant - cleansing agent. It is used in 6 products in our dataset. It is regulated in the EU (listed in a Cosmetics Regulation annex).
| INCI name | OLETH-5 PHOSPHATE |
| Function | SURFACTANT - CLEANSING |
| CAS number | 39464-69-2 |
| Prevalence | 6 products (0.01% of dataset) |
| Most used in | Haircare |
| EU status | Restricted (annex ) |
| Monthly searches | 10 |
Used in
Other Styling 66.7%Leave-in Treatments 16.7%Lip Moisturizers 16.7%
Frequently asked
- What does Oleth-5 Phosphate do in skincare?
- Oleth-5 Phosphate functions as a surfactant - cleansing agent in cosmetic formulas.
- Is Oleth-5 Phosphate 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-5 Phosphate?
- It is most commonly found in Haircare products, especially other styling (66.7% of its uses).
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