Poloxamer 333

Poloxamer 333 is a cosmetic ingredient used as a surfactant - emulsifying, surfactant - cleansing agent. It is used in 1 products in our dataset. It is regulated in the EU (listed in a Cosmetics Regulation annex).

INCI namePOLOXAMER 333
FunctionSURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING
CAS number9003-11-6
Prevalence1 products (0% of dataset)
Most used inHaircare
EU statusRestricted (annex )

Used in

Other Hair Cleansers 100%

Frequently asked

What does Poloxamer 333 do in skincare?
Poloxamer 333 functions as a surfactant - emulsifying, surfactant - cleansing agent in cosmetic formulas.
Is Poloxamer 333 allowed in cosmetics?
Yes, but it is regulated in the EU — it appears in a Cosmetics Regulation annex with usage conditions.
What products contain Poloxamer 333?
It is most commonly found in Haircare products, especially other hair cleansers (100% of its uses).

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