PPG-5-Ceteth-20

PPG-5-Ceteth-20 is a cosmetic ingredient used as a surfactant - emulsifying, surfactant - cleansing agent. It is used in 264 products in our dataset. It is regulated in the EU (listed in a Cosmetics Regulation annex).

INCI namePPG-5-CETETH-20
FunctionSURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING
CAS number9087-53-0 / 37311-01-6
Prevalence264 products (0.28% of dataset)
Most used inHaircare
EU statusRestricted (annex )
Monthly searches720

Used in

Shampoos 34.1%Face Cleansers 12.9%Hair Sprays 5.7%Toners 5.7%Styling Creams & Sprays 5.3%Mousse & Foam 4.9%

Frequently asked

What does PPG-5-Ceteth-20 do in skincare?
PPG-5-Ceteth-20 functions as a surfactant - emulsifying, surfactant - cleansing agent in cosmetic formulas.
Is PPG-5-Ceteth-20 allowed in cosmetics?
Yes, but it is regulated in the EU — it appears in a Cosmetics Regulation annex with usage conditions.
What products contain PPG-5-Ceteth-20?
It is most commonly found in Haircare products, especially shampoos (34.1% of its uses).

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