An alkoxylated cetyl alcohol used as an emulsifier and solubiliser.
What it is
PPG-5-ceteth-20 is cetyl alcohol reacted with propylene oxide and ethylene oxide (on average 5 and 20 units respectively). CosIng lists it as emulsifying and cleansing.
Where it is used
Found in toners, micellar waters, cleansers, hair care and products where fragrance or oils need to be dispersed in water.
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.
The numbers in the name give the average degree of alkoxylation, not the amount used.
Functions
- Surfactant – emulsifying
- Helping suspensions or dispersions of liquids in a second liquid by reducing the surface tension of the substances to be emulsified.
- 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 (61)
- Crackling Moisture Mousse · ArtDeco
- OSiS Flexwax 85 ml · Schwarzkopf Professional
- Express pianka do ciała, samoopalająca 200 ml · St. Tropez
- Berry Sorbet pianka do ciała, samoopalająca 200 ml · St. Tropez
- tint do twarzy, brązujący 30 ml · St. Tropez
- Luxe krople do twarzy i ciała, samoopalające 30 ml · St. Tropez
- Classic pianka do ciała, samoopalająca 240 ml · St. Tropez
- Produkty do pielęgnacji skóry z ceramidami · Cerave
- Produkty do pielęgnacji dla skóry wrażliwej · Cerave
- Produkty do pielęgnacji dla cery i skóry normalnej · Cerave
- Kremy i olejki łagodzące atopowe zapalenie skóry · Cerave
- Produkty kojące suchą skórę twarzy i ciała · Cerave