Poloxamer 401
Poloxamer 401 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 name | POLOXAMER 401 |
| Function | SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING |
| CAS number | 9003-11-6 |
| Prevalence | 1 products (0% of dataset) |
| Most used in | Other |
| EU status | Restricted (annex ) |
Used in
Prescription 100%
Frequently asked
- What does Poloxamer 401 do in skincare?
- Poloxamer 401 functions as a surfactant - emulsifying, surfactant - cleansing agent in cosmetic formulas.
- Is Poloxamer 401 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 401?
- It is most commonly found in Other products, especially prescription (100% of its uses).
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