Steareth-11

Steareth-11 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 nameSTEARETH-11
FunctionSURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING
CAS number9005-00-9 (Generic)
Prevalence1 products (0% of dataset)
Most used inBody
EU statusRestricted (annex )

Used in

Hand Soaps 100%

Frequently asked

What does Steareth-11 do in skincare?
Steareth-11 functions as a surfactant - emulsifying, surfactant - cleansing agent in cosmetic formulas.
Is Steareth-11 allowed in cosmetics?
Yes, but it is regulated in the EU — it appears in a Cosmetics Regulation annex with usage conditions.
What products contain Steareth-11?
It is most commonly found in Body products, especially hand soaps (100% of its uses).

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