Steareth-6
Steareth-6 is a cosmetic ingredient used as a surfactant - emulsifying, surfactant - cleansing agent. It is used in 27 products in our dataset. It is regulated in the EU (listed in a Cosmetics Regulation annex).
| INCI name | STEARETH-6 |
| Function | SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING |
| CAS number | 9005-00-9 (Generic) / 2420-29-3 |
| Prevalence | 27 products (0.03% of dataset) |
| Most used in | Haircare |
| EU status | Restricted (annex ) |
Used in
Shampoos 33.3%Conditioners 29.6%Sunscreens 14.8%Hair Masks 7.4%Hand Cream 7.4%General Moisturizers 3.7%
Frequently asked
- What does Steareth-6 do in skincare?
- Steareth-6 functions as a surfactant - emulsifying, surfactant - cleansing agent in cosmetic formulas.
- Is Steareth-6 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-6?
- It is most commonly found in Haircare products, especially shampoos (33.3% of its uses).
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