Laureth-9

Explained

This ingredient comes from lauryl alcohol. It is an emulsifying surfactant and helps mix sold and liquid components.

Other names for this ingredient include Macrogol lauryl ether and Polidocanol.

See all 168 products with Laureth-9

What it does

Emulsifying The act of emulsion: a suspension of small globules of one liquid in a second liquid with which the first will not mix

Prevalence

Less common Percentage of products that contain it
0.2%
Top categories
Haircare
Moisturizers
Cleansers
Position Predominant list placement
Bottom 50%

References

CosIng Data

CosIng ID 34930
INCI Name LAURETH-9
INN Name polidocanol [INN:DCF:JAN]
EC #  221-284-4 / 500-002-6 / 500-213-3
All Functions Emulsifying