PPG-8-Ceteth-20

PPG-8-Ceteth-20 is a cosmetic ingredient used as a surfactant - emulsifying, surfactant - cleansing agent. It is used in 17 products in our dataset. It is regulated in the EU (listed in a Cosmetics Regulation annex).

INCI namePPG-8-CETETH-20
FunctionSURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING
CAS number9087-53-0 / 37311-01-6
Prevalence17 products (0.02% of dataset)
Most used inSkincare
EU statusRestricted (annex )
Monthly searches20

Used in

Conditioners 17.6%Eyeshadows 11.8%Sunscreens 11.8%Body Lotions 5.9%Emulsions 5.9%Face Cleansers 5.9%

Frequently asked

What does PPG-8-Ceteth-20 do in skincare?
PPG-8-Ceteth-20 functions as a surfactant - emulsifying, surfactant - cleansing agent in cosmetic formulas.
Is PPG-8-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-8-Ceteth-20?
It is most commonly found in Skincare products, especially conditioners (17.6% of its uses).

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