A phosphate ester of ethoxylated cetyl alcohol.
What it is
Ceteth-10 phosphate is a phosphate ester of cetyl alcohol ethoxylated with an average of 10 ethylene oxide units. CosIng lists it as a cleansing agent and cleansing surfactant. It is often supplied in an emulsifier blend with cetearyl alcohol and dicetyl phosphate.
Where it is used
Found in creams, lotions, sun care products and body care products.
Limits of interpretation
The INCI list shows which ingredients are present, not how much of each. Above 1%, ingredients are listed in descending order of weight; below 1% the order is free.
Functions
- Cleansing
- Helping to keep the body surface clean.
- Surfactant – cleansing
- Wetting body surfaces, emulsifying or solubilizing oils, and suspending soil (generally, such ingredients contribute to the foaming and lathering properties of cleansing products).
EU regulation
This ingredient is not listed in the annexes of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 in the CosIng data.
Products with this ingredient (31)
- Lash Booster Mascara Base · ArtDeco
- Twist for Volume Mascara · ArtDeco
- Ultra Deep Black Mascara · ArtDeco
- Angel Eyes Mascara · ArtDeco
- Volume Supreme Mascara · ArtDeco
- Volume Now Mascara · ArtDeco
- Nawilżający balsam brązujący do ciała 5w1 · Eveline Cosmetics
- LASHTOPIA® Mega Volume Mineral-Based Mascara · bareMinerals
- OSiS Rock Hard 150ml · Schwarzkopf Professional
- OSiS Rock Hard 150 ml · Schwarzkopf Professional
- Perfect Separation & Length Mascara · BABOR
- Baby Sunscreen SPF 50 · Equate

